Economist (Occupation Code : 263101)
Description
Performs economic research and analysis; develops and applies theories about production and distribution of goods and services, and people's spending and financial behaviour; and provides advice to governments and organisations on subjects relating to ecoTasks
Forecasting changes in the economic environment for short-term budgeting, long-term planning and investment evaluation.
Formulating recommendations, policies and plans for the economy, corporate strategies and investment, and undertaking feasibility studies for projects.
Monitoring economic data to assess the effectiveness, and advise on the appropriateness, of monetary and fiscal policies.
Forecasting production and consumption of specific products and services based on records of past production and consumption and general economic and industry-specific conditions.
Preparing forecasts of income and expenditure, interest rates and exchange rates.
Analysing factors that determine labour force participation, employment, wages, unemployment and other labour market outcomes.
Applying mathematical formulae and statistical techniques and apply to test economic theories and devise solutions to economic problems.
Compiling, analysing and interpreting economic data using economic theory and a variety of statistical and other techniques.
Alternate Occupation Names
Economic Consultant
Labour Market Economist
Financial Economist
Mineral Economist
Industrial Economist
Small Business Economist
Price Economist
Economic Forecaster
Development Finance Project Analyst
Research Economist
Macro-economist
Environmental Economist
Economic Analyst
Econometrician
Economic Advisor
Agricultural Economist
Health Economist
Micro-economist
Taxation Economist
Specialisations
Resource Economist
Learning Pathways
Degree 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Bachelor Admission
Admission into a Degree requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a degree or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.