economist

Description

Economists perform research and develop theories in the field of economics, whether for microeconomic or macroeconomic analysis. They study trends, analyse statistical data, and to some extent work with economic mathematical models in order to advise companies, governments, and related institutions. They advise on product feasibility, trend forecasts, emerging markets, tax policies, and consumer trends.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

political economy quantitative analysis tax legislation statistics mathematical economics business management principles economics commercial law mathematics scientific research methodology empirical analysis

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities execute analytical mathematical calculations increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights conduct quantitative research apply statistical analysis techniques speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities provide cost benefit analysis reports conduct qualitative research analyse economic trends publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

develop economic policies develop scientific theories use business simulation tools apply blended learning assess risk factors teach in academic or vocational contexts perform public relations analyse market financial trends advise on economic development write research proposals conduct public surveys forecast economic trends analyse financial performance of a company