Economist, Kaimātai ōhanga
Also known as
- Economic forecaster, social scientist, financial expert, economic analyst, financial analyst, research economist, economic market analyst
Economists research and analyse financial, labour and trade markets, and comment on economic events.
Duration
02:41 mins
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$81K to $170K
Most common
$263K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Economists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices
- need to be accurate, methodical and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- research financial, labour, and trade markets
- make predictions about money, politics and society trends
- share information
- advise people and businesses about policies and operations
- explain rules and regulations
- prepare scientific and technical reports and presentations
- supervise trainees
- teach social sciences students
- research social issues
Investigative
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
Do the quizYou need a qualification to become an economist and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a Master of Economics
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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