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An Economist gathers and analyzes data that is relevant to the business organization to aid in business decisions and develop recommendations for specific actions. Their role is to prepare research studies to enhance the business and broaden business strategies. Their responsibilities are to analyze international, competitive economic factors that may impact the company, understand and apply new information to support the development, review and validation of corporate forecasts, and provide support to departments in the use of the corporate forecasts.

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  • Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Economics
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    Avg. Duration:43 monthsAvg. Fees:$36,633Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Economics
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,442Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Arts (m.a.) in Economics
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,911Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Economics and Mathematics
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    Avg. Duration:46 monthsAvg. Fees:$46,740Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Economics
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,911Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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5.6 years
$104K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
5.16 years
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3
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