Economist
Economists apply economic analysis to issues within a variety of fields, such as education, health, development, and the environment. Some economists also study the cost of products, healthcare, or energy.
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KEY SKILLS
Mathematical aptitude
Knowledge of social sciences
Good at understanding complex systems
Curious
Independent thinker
Comfort with uncertainty
Written skills
Verbal communication skills
Open-minded
Self-driven
Detail-oriented
Critical and Analytical thinking
PROS
High-paying career.
You can do several specializations such as financial, labour and international economists, and many more.
Jobs available in multiple industries such as government, management, research, etc.
You might get opportunities to travel abroad.
You are better informed of the complexity out there.
Advantageous in making certain financial decisions.
Complete knowledge of every common stock and bond available to purchase.
People from all walks of life will respect you if you are an experienced & knowledgeable Economist.
You are well-versed in how a market operates.
CONS
Strong job competition.
Strict deadlines may cause pressure and stress.
May require hectic work hours.
Education requires a lot of time.
Economists can sometimes be prone to thinking more theoretically than necessary.
Economists can make mistakes or predictions may fall short - often could be due to a lack of reliable assumptions & oversimplification.
OPPORTUNITY TYPES
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Companies
Freelancer
Agencies
Teaching
Think Tanks
Government
You know how to research economic issues.
You know how to conduct surveys and collect data for your research.
You need to analyze data using mathematical models, statistical techniques, and software.
You have to research results in reports, tables, and charts.
You have to interpret and forecast market trends.
You know how to advise businesses, governments, and individuals on economic topics.
You love to recommend solutions to economic problems.
You need to write articles for academic journals and other media.