Economists

What They Do

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.

Typical Tasks

• Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
• Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
• Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations.
• Explain economic impact of policies to the public.
• Review documents written by others.

Key Skills

Work Activities

• Analyzing Data or Information
• Getting Information
• Working with Computers
• Processing Information
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others