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Overview
Economic policy officers research economic conditions, analyse public policy problems and help develop economic strategies, projects and programmes for public administration or policy bodies.
In job descriptions, look for economic analysis, policy briefs, trend forecasting, trade or competitiveness topics, consultation with agencies or representatives, project work and recommendations for decision makers.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
The work usually starts from economic data, public policy questions and programme goals. It can include analysing trends, drafting policy options, consulting agencies and preparing advice on competitiveness, innovation, trade or economic development.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include economics, political economy, policy analysis, trend forecasting, strategic research, project coordination and the ability to explain trade-offs to legislators or government agencies.
Salary context
Salary context depends on policy responsibility, research depth, project size, advisory access to decision makers and whether the role covers national economy, trade, innovation or regional development. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can lead toward senior policy analysis, economic development programmes, public-sector strategy, research management, international trade policy or leadership in economic project portfolios.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies name the policy area, expected outputs, data sources, stakeholder contacts and decision process. Those details show whether the job is mainly research, coordination or direct policy advice.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Economists
19-3011.00
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Occupation group
Economists (2631)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/394a4bdd-7032-4d87-89a2-9d937cebdd09 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2631.1 |
| ISCO group | 2631 |
| Concept type | Occupation |