Environmental Economists
What they do:
Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.
On the job, you would:
- Write technical documents or academic articles to communicate study results or economic forecasts.
- Conduct research on economic and environmental topics, such as alternative fuel use, public and private land use, soil conservation, air and water pollution control, and endangered species protection.
- Assess the costs and benefits of various activities, policies, or regulations that affect the environment or natural resource stocks.
Business
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Safety and Government
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Math
Ideas and Logic
Memory
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They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Development environment software
Data base user interface and query software
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$90,550
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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