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Overview
Economists study trends, statistical data and economic models for microeconomic or macroeconomic analysis. Their work can support advice on feasibility, forecasts, markets, tax policy or consumer trends.
In job descriptions, look for economic research, statistical data, model work, trend analysis, forecasts, market assessment, policy questions and clear written advice.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Economist work uses economic theory, data and models to explain choices, trends and possible outcomes. The role can include research, statistical analysis, forecasting and written advice. Useful descriptions name the economic field, data sources, audience and whether the focus is micro or macro analysis.
Skills and specializations
Important strengths include economic reasoning, statistical data analysis, model work, trend interpretation and clear written recommendations. Some roles focus on markets, policy, taxes, products or consumers. The work needs careful language because advice often depends on assumptions and uncertainty.
Salary context
Salary context depends on analytical scope, model complexity, influence on decisions, subject specialization and responsibility for advice. A role shaping policy or investment choices differs from one preparing background analysis. Compare independence, stakeholder exposure and how directly conclusions affect organisational decisions.
Career paths
Development can move toward senior economic analysis, policy advisory work, market strategy, research leadership or management of analytical teams. A useful path keeps economic method and evidence visible. Moving into general management changes the profile when economic analysis becomes secondary.
Good to know
Read vacancies for the specific economic question: forecasts, consumer trends, taxation, feasibility, markets or policy. Broad business-analysis language is less useful. Check whether the post expects original economic research, model maintenance or communication of existing analysis.
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
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O*NET relationships: 3
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1063.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETEnvironmental Economists
19-3011.01
O*NET occupation is more specific
The O*NET occupation covers a more specific field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETEconomists
19-3011.00
Exact relationship
The official mapping treats the O*NET and ESCO occupations as closely equivalent.
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Occupation group
Economists (2631)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/99492920-e5a5-4dba-9e5a-93193147198c |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2631.2 |
| ISCO group | 2631 |
| Concept type | Occupation |