Occupational Employment Statistics
19-3011 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. Excludes “Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists" (13-1161).
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Minnesota
| 230 | 20 | $53.22/hr | $32.42/hr | $39.77/hr | $48.05/hr | $63.05/hr | $76.71/hr |
| Manufacturing | N/A | N/A |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | N/A | N/A |
| Financial Activities | 40 | $62.96/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 50 | $46.49/hr |
| Education and Health Services | N/A | N/A |
| Other Services | 10 | $34.69/hr |
| Public Administration | 110 | $47.37/hr |
- Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
- Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
- Conduct research on economic and environmental topics, such as alternative fuel use, public and private land use, soil conservation, air and water pollution control, and endangered species protection.
- Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
- Teach courses in environmental economics.
- Conduct research on economic issues and disseminate research findings through technical reports or scientific articles in journals.
- Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental implications of economic policy or practice alternatives.
- Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations.
- Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
- Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.