What career opportunities are there with an Economics Major?

There are many career paths that a person with an Economics Major can choose from. Here are some job titles that former graduates with Economics Majors hold. Use this as an ideas list, remember that it represents some, but certainly not all of the careers you might consider. Some careers may take additional schooling.

Some of these job titles you can click on to find out more information from the U.S. Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics

List of Related Skills:

• Ability to precisely examine, analyze and interpret data
• Ability to think critically and active listening skills
• Research skills
• Ability to give advice on business
• Investigative skills
• Ability to prepare and write reports
• Sound decision-making abilities
• Proficient in oral and written communications
• Knowledge of economic theory, history, practices, and trends
• Ability to operate and use information derived from computers
• Knowledge of statistical procedures
• Interest in economic and fiscal trends

Organizations & Associations:

American Economic Association

Association of Environmental and Resource Economists

Association for Social Economics

Colorado Council on Economic Education

Global Knowledge Economics Council

International Association of Agricultural Economics

International Economic Development Council

Institute for International Economics

National Association for Business Economics

Web Sites Related to Economics:

• ELDIS 
• Inomics
• Economists
• Economics Jobs
• Careers in Business                  
• Economic Information Systems                        
• International Monetary Fund                           
• American Economic Association Jobs                                                             

The above information has been collected from professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.

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