Economists
O*NET Code: 19-3011.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Agricultural EconomistBusiness EconomistConsultant EconomistEconometricianEconomic AdvisorEconomic AnalystEconomic ConsultantEconomic DeveloperEconomic Development ManagerEconomic Development SpecialistEconomic Research AnalystEconomic SpecialistEconomistEnvironmental EconomistFinancial EconomistFiscal EconomistForecast AnalystForensic EconomistForest EconomistHealth Economics Consultant
⚡ Skills (19)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Mathematics4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Active Learning4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Instructing3/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (52)
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥IBM SPSS Statistics
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Power BI
Business intelligence and data analysis software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft SQL Server
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Mozilla Firefox
Internet browser software
🔥MySQL
Data base management system software
🔥Oracle Java
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥R
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Tableau
Business intelligence and data analysis software
🔥Teradata Database
Data base management system software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
🔥UNIX
Operating system software
🔥UNIX Shell
Operating system software
0Aptech Systems GAUSS
Analytical or scientific software
0Camfit Data Limited Microfit
Analytical or scientific software
0Corel QuattroPro
Spreadsheet software
0Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Office suite software
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0Econometric Software LIMDEP
Analytical or scientific software
0Estima Regression Analysis of Time Series RATS
Analytical or scientific software
0Estimates Delivery System EDS
Analytical or scientific software
0Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
Development environment software
0Global Insight AREMOS
Analytical or scientific software
0IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Spreadsheet software
0Insightful S-PLUS
Analytical or scientific software
0LaTeX
Desktop publishing software
0MacKichan Software Scientific Notebook
Analytical or scientific software
0Maplesoft Maple
Analytical or scientific software
0Mathsoft Mathcad
Analytical or scientific software
0MediaWiki
Web page creation and editing software
0Microsoft Internet Explorer
Internet browser software
0Microsoft Visual C# .NET
Object or component oriented development software
0Minitab
Analytical or scientific software
0Palisade @Risk
Financial analysis software
0Quantitative Micro Software EViews
Analytical or scientific software
0StataCorp Stata
Analytical or scientific software
0Statistical software
Analytical or scientific software
0Timberlake Consultants OxMetrics
Analytical or scientific software
0TreeAge Software TreeAge Pro
Analytical or scientific software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Wolfram Research Mathematica
Analytical or scientific software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
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Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
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Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
Financial and Investment Analysts
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
Personal Financial Advisors
Salary: $50,000
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Financial Risk Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
Financial Quantitative Analysts
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Actuaries
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
Operations Research Analysts
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Statisticians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Data Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↓1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Economists → Investment Fund Managers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (94% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (17)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Mathematics
Current: 4Target: 3
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 3
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