Economists

Job Description: 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.

Economists spend a lot of their time Analyzing Data or Information. They are naturally good at Written Expression, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, and Written Comprehension. Economists are typically characterized as being Investigative and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mathematics, English Language, and Economics and Accounting and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension.

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Work Activities

Analyzing Data or Information
  
Processing Information
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Getting Information
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  

Abilities

Written Expression
  
Oral Expression
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Written Comprehension
  
Number Facility
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Speech Clarity
  
Near Vision
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speech Recognition
  
Originality
  
Information Ordering
  
Category Flexibility
  
Selective Attention
  
Memorization
  
Time Sharing
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Far Vision
  
Visualization
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Speed of Closure
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Auditory Attention
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  

Interests

Investigative
  
Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Realistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Mathematics
  
English Language
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Administration and Management
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Law and Government
  
Education and Training
  
Geography
  
Communications and Media
  
Clerical
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
History and Archeology
  
Transportation
  
Psychology
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Design
  
Production and Processing
  
Telecommunications
  
Chemistry
  
Biology
  
Building and Construction
  

Wages

Maryland
$113,960  
 
District of Columbia
$112,230  
 
Virginia
$111,050  
 
New Jersey
$94,560  
 
New York
$93,100  
 
Georgia
$91,190  
 
California
$89,780  
 
Colorado
$88,620  
 
Illinois
$88,520  
 
Pennsylvania
$88,480  
 
Indiana
$87,620  
 
Ohio
$87,530  
 
Missouri
$86,200  
 
Vermont
$85,340  
 
Connecticut
$82,180  
 
Texas
$82,020  
 
Nevada
$81,080  
 
Louisiana
$80,550  
 
Michigan
$78,490  
 
North Carolina
$78,220  
 
Oregon
$77,370  
 
Alaska
$76,450  
 
Arizona
$74,420  
 
Florida
$70,930  
 
Idaho
$70,390  
 
Delaware
$70,230  
 
Utah
$70,190  
 
Massachusetts
$69,940  
 
Alabama
$69,590  
 
Tennessee
$67,860  
 
Kansas
$67,820  
 
Montana
$67,740  
 
Washington
$65,370  
 
Nebraska
$64,670  
 
South Carolina
$64,330  
 
Oklahoma
$62,690  
 
Minnesota
$59,550  
 
Wisconsin
$59,390  
 
Arkansas
$57,690  
 
Iowa
$57,100  
 
Kentucky
$53,640  
 
West Virginia
$36,910  
 
Puerto Rico
$33,390  
 

Skills

Critical Thinking
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Speaking
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Writing
  
Mathematics
  
Systems Analysis
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Active Listening
  
Active Learning
  
Time Management
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Monitoring
  
Operations Analysis
  
Service Orientation
  
Learning Strategies
  
Persuasion
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Instructing
  
Coordination
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Negotiation
  
Science
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Working Conditions
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Support
  
Relationships
  

Work Styles

Analytical Thinking
  
Attention to Detail
  
Initiative
  
Dependability
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Integrity
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Independence
  
Innovation
  
Cooperation
  
Persistence
  
Leadership
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Self Control
  
Concern for Others
  
Social Orientation
  

Work Context

Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Contact With Others
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Time Pressure
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Level of Competition
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Consequence of Error
  
Public Speaking
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Degree of Automation
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Physical Proximity
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Work Schedules
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Electronic Mail
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
  
Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
  
Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
  
Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.
  
Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Testify at regulatory or legislative hearings concerning the estimated effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations based on cost-benefit analyses.
  
Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
  
Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources.
  
Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

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.
  
Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
  
Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.
  
Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
  
Testify at regulatory or legislative hearings concerning the estimated effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations based on cost-benefit analyses.
  
Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources.
  
Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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.
  
Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.
  
Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
  
Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
  
Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources.
  
Testify at regulatory or legislative hearings concerning the estimated effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations based on cost-benefit analyses.
  
Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
  
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.
  
Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.
  
Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
  
Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources.
  
Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
  
Testify at regulatory or legislative hearings concerning the estimated effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations based on cost-benefit analyses.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.
  
Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.
  
Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
  
Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
  
Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
  
Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
  
Testify at regulatory or legislative hearings concerning the estimated effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations based on cost-benefit analyses.
  
Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
  
Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
  
Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
  
Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.
  
Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
  
Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
  
Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources.
  
Testify at regulatory or legislative hearings concerning the estimated effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations based on cost-benefit analyses.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.
  
Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.
  
Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
  
Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
  
Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Testify at regulatory or legislative hearings concerning the estimated effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations based on cost-benefit analyses.
  
Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources.
  
Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
  
Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
  
Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.
  
Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
  
Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
  
Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
  
Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
  
Testify at regulatory or legislative hearings concerning the estimated effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations based on cost-benefit analyses.
  
Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.
  
Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.
  
Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
  
Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
  
Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Testify at regulatory or legislative hearings concerning the estimated effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations based on cost-benefit analyses.
  
Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
  
Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources.
  
Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree
  
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level
  
Doctoral Degree
  
Post-Doctoral Training