O*NET-SOC 19-3011.00
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.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.Core7536
- Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.Core7538
- Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations.Core20052
- Explain economic impact of policies to the public.Core21106
- Review documents written by others.Core23988
- Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.Core7537
- Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.Core7539
- Supervise research projects and students' study projects.Core7542
- Conduct research on economic issues, and disseminate research findings through technical reports or scientific articles in journals.Core20053
- Develop economic guidelines and standards, and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.Core7540
- Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.Core7544
- 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.Core7541
- Provide litigation support, such as writing reports for expert testimony or testifying as an expert witness.Core20051
- Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption, and depletion of non-renewable resources.Supplemental7543
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 52 examples in 17 categories, 24 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Analytical or scientific software
- Aptech Systems GAUSS
- Camfit Data Limited Microfit
- Econometric Software LIMDEP
- Estima Regression Analysis of Time Series RATS
- Estimates Delivery System EDS
- Global Insight AREMOS
- IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
- Insightful S-PLUS
- MacKichan Software Scientific Notebook
- Maplesoft Maple
- Mathsoft Mathcad
- Minitab
- Quantitative Micro Software EViews
- SASHot TechnologyIn Demand
- StataCorp StataIn Demand
- Statistical softwareIn Demand
- The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
- Timberlake Consultants OxMetrics
- TreeAge Software TreeAge Pro
- Wolfram Research Mathematica
Object or component oriented development software
- C++Hot Technology
- Microsoft Visual C# .NET
- Oracle JavaHot Technology
- PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
- RHot TechnologyIn Demand
Spreadsheet software
- Corel QuattroPro
- IBM Lotus 1-2-3
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Office suite software
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Geographic information system
- ESRI ArcView
Development environment software
- Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
- Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
- Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology
Desktop publishing software
- LaTeX
Web page creation and editing software
- MediaWiki
Data base user interface and query software
- Microsoft AccessHot TechnologyIn Demand
- Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
- Structured query language SQLHot TechnologyIn Demand
Internet browser software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Mozilla FirefoxHot Technology
- Web browser software
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft OutlookHot Technology
Business intelligence and data analysis software
- Microsoft Power BIHot TechnologyIn Demand
- TableauHot TechnologyIn Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
Word processing software
- Microsoft WordHot Technology
Data base management system software
- MySQLHot Technology
- Teradata DatabaseHot Technology
Financial analysis software
- Palisade @Risk
Operating system software
- UNIXHot Technology
- UNIX ShellHot Technology
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Review technical documents to plan work.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Conduct research on social issues.
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
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Analyzing Data or Information
Forecast economic, political, or social trends.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
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Present information to the public.
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Training and Teaching Others
Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Supervise trainees.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Advise others on business or operational matters.
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Advise others on matters of public policy.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
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Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.