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.
02:41 mins
Your pay could be
$63K
Lower
$94K to $201K
Most common
$300K
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
- Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Forecast economic, political, or social trends.
- Supervise trainees.
- Instruct tertiary students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.
- Conduct research on social issues.
- Advise others on matters of public policy.
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Present information to the public.
- Advise others on business or operational matters.
You need a qualification to become an economist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a Bachelor of Applied Economics or Bachelor of Commerce in Economics
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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