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Career: Economists
Job Description
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to aid in solution of economic problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services. May collect and process economic and statistical data using econometric and sampling techniques.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
97
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Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture. |
96
|
Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques. |
87
|
Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers. |
83
|
Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets. |
72
|
Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy. |
57
|
Supervise research projects and students' study projects. |
44
|
Testify at regulatory or legislative hearings concerning the estimated effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations based on cost-benefit analyses. |
36
|
Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources. |
35
|
Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
83
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
80
|
Processing Information
|
79
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
78
|
Getting Information
|
75
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
75
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
74
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
72
|
Thinking Creatively
|
72
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
69
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
68
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
68
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
60
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
58
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
55
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
52
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
52
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
51
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
51
|
Interacting With Computers
|
51
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
50
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
47
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
47
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
47
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
46
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
43
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
39
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
37
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
35
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
35
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
34
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
20
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
16
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
8
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
6
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
5
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
3
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
3
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
3
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
2
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
1
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
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