Economist
Kirk, Widelmy, and Mayumi
Why chose economist?
A big influence on our lives.
• A popular major & job
• Necessary for Government, industries or
organizations.
We are presenting about:
• Career Description &
Advantages/Disadvantages
• History of Money
• Top Economists
• Economist’s Characteristic & Requirement
What is economist?
An expert in social science of economics.
• Microeconomists
supply & demand decision
• Industrial/Organizational economists
market decisions of competitive firms
• Macroeconomists
forecast future trends
• Monetary/Financial exonomists
money and banking system
What is economist? (continued)
• International economists
• Labor/Demographic economists
for labor & determination of wages
• Public finance economists
tax cuts, budget deficits, & welfare policies
• Econometricians
Employment in the USA
Economists held about
15,000 jobs
• Government: 52% (7800 jobs)
Federal Gov. (4800 jobs)
State & Local Gov. (3000 jobs)
• Private Industry: 48% (7200 jobs)
Demand for Economist
• Employment is expected to grow 7%
from 2006 to 2016.
However …
Number of economists employed
in slow growing or declining
in government sectors.
• Increasing demand in every industry.
High demand
Advantages vs. Disadvantages
• High demand.
• Pressure of deadlines
& tight schedules.
• The demand will
increase.
• Private life may be
interrupted.
• High salary.
• Decision have a heavy
responsibility.