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Economists - 19-3011.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to aid in solution of economic problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services. May collect and process economic and statistical data using econometric and sampling techniques.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Economist
  • Economic Analyst
  • Economic Consultant
  • Project Economist
  • Forensic Economist
  • Health Researcher
  • Research Analyst
  • Economic Analysis Director
  • Economic Development Specialist
  • Revenue Research Analyst

SOC Occupation Groups

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Tasks

  • Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
  • Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.
  • Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources.
  • Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.
  • Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
  • Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
  • Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
  • Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
  • Testify at regulatory or legislative hearings concerning the estimated effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations based on cost-benefit analyses.

Detailed Work Activities

  • advise clients or customers
  • advise governmental or industrial personnel
  • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
  • analyze social or economic data
  • collect scientific or technical data
  • collect social or personal information
  • collect statistical data
  • communicate technical information
  • compile numerical or statistical data
  • conduct field research or investigative studies
  • conduct market research
  • confer with research personnel
  • create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
  • develop or maintain databases
  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • develop scientific or mathematical hypotheses, theories, or laws
  • develop tables depicting data
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • follow confidentiality procedures
  • forecast or predict phenomena based upon research data
  • interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
  • learn trends in world trade
  • maintain awareness of social trends
  • make presentations
  • monitor consumer or marketing trends
  • perform statistical modeling
  • plan scientific research or investigative studies
  • plan surveys of specified group or area
  • prepare reports
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • provide expert testimony on research results
  • recognize interrelationships among individuals or social groups
  • recognize interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
  • recommend further study or action based on research data
  • teach college level courses
  • use building or land use regulations
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use current social research
  • use interviewing procedures
  • use knowledge of economic trends
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use labor market information
  • use library or online Internet research techniques
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use public speaking techniques
  • use quantitative research methods
  • use relational database software
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use teaching techniques
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • write business project or bid proposals
  • write research or project grant proposals
  • write scholarly or technical research papers

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Economist