Understanding Business with Connect Access Card
Understanding Business with Connect Access Card
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781260277142
Author: William Nickels, James McHugh, Susan McHugh
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 2, Problem 1CE
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To determine: The task performed, skills needed, pay and opportunity outlook of the career.

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An economist is a person whose responsibility is to evaluate economic issues by collecting and analyzing information relating to utilization of resources, and production, distribution and consumption of the goods and services.

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An economist is a person responsible to evaluate economic issues. Some of the skill set required is a master’s degree or Ph.D., critical thinking, math skills, detail orientation, writing and communication skills. The hourly wage rate in this career is $49.27 and annually it is $102,490. The career of the economist is projected to grow by 6% from 2016 to 2026.

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Economist evaluates the various factors which affect the economy.

The skill set which an economist requires is mentioned below:

  • An economist generally requires a master’s degree or Ph.D.
  • In case of few elementary level jobs, bachelor’s degree may be enough.
  • An economist requires some math skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Critical thinking skills.
  • Writing and communication skills.

The wage rate of an officer working in this career is:

  • Hourly wage rate- $49.27.
  • Annual wage rate- $102,490.

The career of the economist is that it is projected to grow 6% from 2016 to 2026, as fast as average amongst all occupations.

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