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A166 ECONOMISTS
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MOG A—Professional Occupations
Social Scientists And Urban Planners
- A166 ECONOMISTS
- Conduct research, prepare reports, and formulate theories and plans to aid in the solution of economic problems. Study and analyze economic factors involved in the production, distribution and use of goods or services to insure maximum use of assets and to develop desirable markets. May also be involved in policy planning and recommendations in areas such as agriculture, finance, and monetary policies. May specialize in particular area such as finance, labor, market analysis, taxes, econometrics, etc. Occupations found in this category include Industrial Economists, Financial Economists, Market Research Analysts, etc.
Last modified: October 16, 2001
- Conduct research, prepare reports, and formulate theories and plans to aid in the solution of economic problems. Study and analyze economic factors involved in the production, distribution and use of goods or services to insure maximum use of assets and to develop desirable markets. May also be involved in policy planning and recommendations in areas such as agriculture, finance, and monetary policies. May specialize in particular area such as finance, labor, market analysis, taxes, econometrics, etc. Occupations found in this category include Industrial Economists, Financial Economists, Market Research Analysts, etc.