O*NET-SOC 19-3011.00 · US REFERENCE
Economists
Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
Skill importance below is an O*NET US occupational rating, not a global or individual benchmark. No score here is a job-loss probability or a prediction.
Examples of work in this occupation
- Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
- Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
O*NET task statements describe US work; do not perform regulated or hazardous tasks without appropriate training and authorization.
Skills to examine first
Reading Comprehension
US occupation importance: 4.12/5 · rating last updated 2024-08-01
Summarise a public, role-relevant document in five points; verify each point against the source.
Mathematics
US occupation importance: 4.12/5 · rating last updated 2024-08-01
Check a public numerical example, including units and assumptions; explain the result.
Critical Thinking
US occupation importance: 4.12/5 · rating last updated 2024-08-01
Compare two approaches to a fictional task and document one counterargument for each.
Active Listening
US occupation importance: 4.00/5 · rating last updated 2024-08-01
Ask a peer to explain a fictional work problem; paraphrase it and check what you missed.
Writing
US occupation importance: 4.00/5 · rating last updated 2024-08-01
Draft a one-page explanation of a fictional decision for a non-specialist; ask for clarity feedback.
Speaking
US occupation importance: 4.00/5 · rating last updated 2024-08-01
Explain a safe example of your work in two minutes, then ask which point was unclear.
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Related work to compare
O*NET marks these occupations as related. That is a comparison starting point, not a guaranteed career transition. Check local licensing and entry requirements.
Your next seven days
- Choose one skill above and a fictional or non-confidential work example.
- Practise for 20 minutes on three days; keep one small output.
- Ask a qualified peer for feedback against clear criteria.
- Reassess the same career and record what changed.
Source and limits
Occupation definition, task examples, skill importance and related-occupation links come from the US O*NET 31.0 Database. RolePaths selected the top six skills by importance and authored the practice prompts. Career fit, local salaries, automation timing and licensing have not been verified.