ECONOMISTS

Economists collect and analyze

data to research trends and solve
economic conundrums.
Economists mainly study the
production and distribution of
resources, goods, and services in
national and international
markets. The majority of
economists work independently
in offices, however in some
instances, they may collaborate
with other economists and
statisticians. Some economists
might even work at reputable
universities as not only
economists, but also professors
of economics. THE STARTING SALARY
FOR AN ECONOMIST IS
Most economists need a master's
$48,500. THE AVERAGE
degree or PhD in economics. This
can be completed in two years or TEN-YEAR SALARY IS
less at any accredited university. $102,490.
With a bachelor's degree,
however, entry-level positions are
available in the federal
government of the United States.

6% 13% 0.8%
Projected growth of of academic economists Unemployment rate
employment for economists are women. Economists for economists with a
in the long-term. are traditionally male. PhD

Related occupations include a

statistician, data analyst, market
POTENTIAL research analyst, accountant, and
EMPLOYER: a financial analyst, among others.

University of Pennsylvania in The largest employers for

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
is looking for an Economist.
The education requirements
include at least a Masters
plus a minimum of 4 years of
experience at a research
institution.
The hiring requirements
include a strong interest in
economics and public
policy, along with excellent
research and analytical
skills.
economists are universities and
research institutes, such as
University of Pennsylvania. In
addition, another top employer
for economists and large banks
in the financial sector such as
NatWest and HSBC.
There are disadvantages to being
employed as an economist. The
work that economists do is often
highly open-ended, which can
be very stressful and not
motivating at times. In addition,
mainly at UPenn and other
universities, some economists'
job are contingent upon funding
and can be temporary.

Derek Brown - Career Development 2019