Economics
Economics
Graduates of economics typically work in federal and state governments, scientific
research and development services, management, finance, and insurance. They will spend
much of their time using computers to analyze data, review research or write findings.
- Job Titles
- Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager
- Economist
- Educational Administrator
- Environmental Economist
- Financial Quantitative Analyst
- Geographer
- Librarian
- Postsecondary Teacher/Professor
- Self-Enrichment Education Teacher
- Social Science Research Assistant
- Urban and Regional Planner
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- Jobs and Internships
- American Economics Association
- Brookings
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Cato Institute
- Congressional Budget Office
- Econ Jobs
- Economists Incorporated
- Federal Reserve Bank
- International Monetary Fund
- National Association for Business Economics
- National Opinion Research Center
- The Economist
- The Heritage Foundation
- U.S. Census Bureau
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- U.S. Government Accountability Office
- U.S. International Trade Commission
- Skills
- Logical Analysis: Logical thought and analysis used in solving problems underlies an economist’s ability to understand economic phenomena.
- Observation and Inference from Data: Economists use algebra, elementary calculus, and statistics to understand economic events.
- Oral and Written Communication Skills: The ability to write thoughtfully and clearly is essential to demonstrating one’s understanding of economic theory and concepts. The ability to build an argument in the form of an essay and conduct oral presentations also plays a role.