Economists
Also called: Economist, Economic Analyst, Professor, Professor of Economics
What they do:
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
On the job, you would:
- Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
- Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
- Provide litigation support, such as writing reports for expert testimony or testifying as an expert witness.
Business
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Math
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Spreadsheet software
Object or component oriented development software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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