Economists study how people in society distribute scarce resources such as land, labor, raw materials, and machinery to produce goods and services.  They research issues such as issues such as inflation, unemployment, and interest rates.  In government and business a bachelor's degree is sufficient for beginning a job as an assistant or as a trainee.  An advanced degree in economics, business administration, or law is required for more responsible positions and for teaching in a college or university.  

The jobs in economics can be categorized in many different occupational areas.  Some of these jobs are listed below under their area.

COLLECTING AND ANALYZING DATA
Financial Analyst, Commodity Analyst, Market-Research Analyst, Budget Analyst, Management Analyst, Planner/Program Services, Legislative Assistance, Credit Analyst, Loan Officer

INTERPRETING POLICY, ADMINISTERING
Employment Interviewer, Administrative Assistance, Accountant, Equal Opportunity Officer, Contact Representative, Equal Opportunity Representative, Manager/Credit and Collection, Management Trainee, Underwriter, Claims Adjudicator

ADVISING
Budget Consultant Credit Counselor, Industrial-Relations Representative, Employer Relations Representative, Lawyer, Employee Relations Specialist, Financial-Aid Counselor

INFLUENCING
Lobbyist, Job Development Specialist

TEACHING
Teacher, Secondary School, Teacher, Junior College

APPRAISING, SELLING,BUYING
Buyer, Assistant, Property-Utilization Officer, Sales Agent-Insurance, Sales Agent -Financial Report Service, Wholesaler Importer Exporter, Appraiser, Sales Agent-Securities

Employment for economists is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations.  The growing complexity of the global economy, competition, and increased reliance on quantitative methods for analyzing the current value of future funds, business trends, sales and purchasing should spur demand for economist in the future.