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Typical Career Progression

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Typical accountabilities and responsibilities

The author of this occupation profile is a highly respected within industry but due to time commitments has a little more work to do to complete the profile. Please check back over the next two weeks

Career Path Options & Employment

As an economist, there are plenty of opportunities to progress your career. Career advancement will often depend on your education, experience and level of ability within the field. If you have a postgraduate qualification such as a Master’s degree, plus relevant experience, you can expect to rise to a position with more responsibilities in terms of research and administration. If you are working in the private sector, then it is possible for you to become a manager or executive. If you are working within a university, then you can progress to the position of unit chair or professor. A respected method of advancement in the field of economics is to gain a profile as a recognised expert in a particular subject. Or you may achieve general fame by writing a successful book or article, or personal success by starting your own financial consulting firm.

You may also choose to specialise within the field, and find work as an applied industry economist, econometrician, environmental economist, financial economist, labour market economist, resource economist, taxation economist or a transport economist.