Careers in Economics
Note: This is not intended to be a complete list of possible careers related to Economics; rather it is a sampling of
possible options and resources.
BC Resources
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Buzzfile allows users to search through 18 million US organizations and compile highly targeted prospect lists.
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Broad Exploration of Careers in Economics
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American Economic Association http://www.vanderbilt.edu/AEA/
The AEA is a professional association for economists that encourages economic research, issues publications on
economic subjects, and promotes the perfect freedom of economic discussion.
National Economic Association http://www.neaecon.org/
The NEA was founded to promote the professional lives of minorities within the profession.
Banking, Consulting, and Finance
American Finance Association http://www.afajof.org/view/index.html
AFA is the premier academic association devoted to the study and promotion of knowledge in the field of
financial economics.
Financial Services Crossing http://www.financialservicescrossing.com/jobs/q-graduate-jobs.html
The largest collection of Financial services jobs available to professional job seekers.
Careers in Consulting http://careers-in-business.com/consulting/mc.htm
Presents information needed to break into the consulting field, including an overview of the industry,
comparisons to other jobs, interviewing practice and advice and a discussion of some of the powerful ideas
consultants are using to reshape organizations.
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American Bankers Association http://www.aba.com/Pages/default.aspx
ABA supports America’s hometown bankers through a broad array of information, training, staff expertise, and
other resources.
Economic Development
International Economic Development Council http://www.iedconline.org/
IEDC is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. From public to
private, rural to urban, IEDC’s members are engaged in the full range of economic development experience.
National Association of Development Organiations: www.nado.org
NADO provides advocacy, education, research, and training for the nation’s regional development organizations.
Northeastern Economic Developers Association: www.nedaonline.org
NEDA members are dedicated economic development professionals who share best practices to make you more
valuable to the organizations you serve. Visit their Career Center for specific job postings.
Education
Council for Economic Education http://www.councilforeconed.org/
CEE is the leading organization in the United States focusing on the economic and financial education of
students from kindergarten to high school.
International Trade
Federation of International Trade Associates http://www.fita.org/
FITA is dedicated to the promotion of international trade, import-export, international logistics management,
international finance, and more.
The American Association of Exporters and Importers http://www.aaei.org/
AAEI is the premier trade organization representing U.S. companies engaged in global trade, advocating on
behalf of U.S. companies on trade policy and trade compliance issues, as well as providing education to
professionals.
Law
Law School Admissions Council http://www.lsac.org/
LSAC is committed to easing the law school admissions process for law schools, prelaw advisors, and prospective
law students.
American Bar Association http://www.americanbar.org/aba.html
The American Bar Association is committed to serving its members, improving the legal profession, eliminating
bias and enhancing diversity, and advancing the rule of law throughout the United States and around the world.
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