Economist *
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As an economist, you study the way society uses resources such as land, water, human labour, raw materials, and machinery, to produce, distribute and use goods and services. You advise businesses and governments on the activity of various markets, and the impact this may have on prices, inflation, interest and exchange rates, taxation levels, wages, employment and unemployment, production levels, and imports and exports.
Salary p/a
45k - 300k
Qualifications
Degree
Intensity
Sitting
Demand
Stable
Travel
Low
Conditions
Indoor
Weekly Hours
40-50
Pros
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Fascinating and diverse occupation
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Producing valuable information
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Job satisfaction
Cons
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Average job prospects
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Pressure to produce accurate information
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Expectation and stress
The Bottom Line
Economists are interested in economics, business and mathematics. It’s an office job with much research, analysis and forecasting. The process can be fascinating and challenging, so if the pressure and average access to positions doesn’t put you off, then this highly respected occupation might be for you.
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