economist

Economists perform research and develop theories in the field of economics, whether for microeconomic or macroeconomic analysis. They study trends, analyse statistical data, and to some extent work with economic mathematical models in order to advise companies, governments, and related institutions. They advise on product feasibility, trend forecasts, emerging markets, tax policies, and consumer trends.

Alternative Labels

econometrician

economics analyst

economics research analyst

economics researcher

economics research scientist

economics scholar

economics science researcher

economics scientist

econophysicist

interest analyst

labour economist

macro analyst

social economist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- business economics researcher

- economic adviser

- economic development coordinator

- tax policy analyst

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse economic trends apply for research funding apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities apply scientific methods apply statistical analysis techniques communicate with a non-scientific audience conduct qualitative research conduct quantitative research conduct research across disciplines demonstrate disciplinary expertise develop professional network with researchers and scientists disseminate results to the scientific community draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation evaluate research activities execute analytical mathematical calculations increase the impact of science on policy and society integrate gender dimension in research interact professionally in research and professional environments manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data manage intellectual property rights manage open publications manage personal professional development manage research data mentor individuals operate open source software perform project management perform scientific research promote open innovation in research promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities promote the transfer of knowledge provide cost benefit analysis reports publish academic research speak different languages synthesise information think abstractly write scientific publications

Essential Knowledge

business management principles commercial law economics empirical analysis mathematical economics mathematics political economy quantitative analysis scientific research methodology statistics tax legislation

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on economic development analyse financial performance of a company analyse market financial trends apply blended learning assess risk factors conduct public surveys develop economic policies develop scientific theories forecast economic trends perform public relations teach in academic or vocational contexts use business simulation tools write research proposals

Optional Knowledge

Monte Carlo simulation accounting techniques business analytics civil law content marketing strategy cryptocurrency development economics economic anthropology environmental economics financial analysis financial forecasting financial markets fundamental analysis game theory international business international import export regulations market analysis mathematical modelling project management public administration public law sales promotion techniques spatial planning

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/99492920-e5a5-4dba-9e5a-93193147198c

Status

released

Occupations

economist

Concept overview

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Skills & Competences

Concept status