Economists

Study monetary, fiscal, and other economic issues and problems.

Economists study economic issues, like labor supply and demand, fiscal policy, or others. They may collect or analyze data and write research studies.

Wages	$46.76 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Good
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Agricultural Economics Applied Economics Business/Managerial Economics Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Economics, General
On the Job	Work Activities Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies. Forecast economic, political, or social trends. Interpret research or operational data. Forecast economic, political, or social trends. Conduct research on social issues. Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities. Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives. Develop environmental research methods. Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects. Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions.
Career Pathways	Science and Mathematics
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