231533 Economist

• Economic Analyst
• Economic Consultant

• Agricultural Economist
• Econometrician
• Economic Forecaster
• Health Economist
• Labour Market Economist
• Land Economist
• Taxation Economist

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Analyses relationships between economic variables, and studies the effects of government fiscal and monetary policies, expenditure, taxation, and other budgetary policies on the economy and the community
• Researches, analyses, and assesses the effects of labour market programs, and industry policies and programs on economic growth, welfare, education, and training
• Investigates international and national economies and markets, and particular features, such as industries, regions, and socioeconomic groups
• Studies workplace issues, such as enterprise bargaining and wage fixation, and the effect of workplace policies on productivity and economic growth
• Analyses trends and advises on economic issues, such as taxation levels, prices, employment and unemployment, imports and exports, and interest and exchange rates
• Forecasts change in the economic environment for short-term budgeting, long-term planning, and investment evaluation
• Formulates recommendations, policies and plans for the economy, corporate strategies, and investment
• Monitors economic data to assess and advise on the effectiveness and suitability of monetary and fiscal policies