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.
What education do people in this job actually have?
O*NET incumbent survey (2024)How EWU courses prepare you for this work (7 of 13 O*NET tasks have course evidence)
- Apply basic linear algebra to economic problems.
- Solve simple differential equations focusing on topics in economics.
Investigate properties of a statistical estimator based on characteristics of bias, efficiency, consistency and sufficiency
Interpret output from statistical software correctly
- Solve simple differential equations focusing on topics in economics.
- Apply basic linear algebra to economic problems.
- Solve simple differential equations focusing on topics in economics.
- Apply basic linear algebra to economic problems.
- Apply basic linear algebra to economic problems.
- Solve simple differential equations focusing on topics in economics.
- Apply basic linear algebra to economic problems.
- Solve simple differential equations focusing on topics in economics.
Apply basic linear algebra to economic problems.
Recent regional postings for this occupation
View all 94 postings from the last year →5 most recent CareerOneStop listings for this occupation. "Live" in Quick Facts counts only postings the scraper re-confirmed in the last 7 days; older real postings still appear here until they age out.
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Senior Economist2026-06-03Microsoft Corporation · Redmond, WA4 requirements 8 responsibilities 12 nice-to-haveDoctorate in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Economics or related field AND 1+ year(s) of experience in applied economics or data-science (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques and reporting results)
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Economist, Pricing Science2026-06-03Amazon · Seattle, WA1 requirements 11 responsibilities 4 nice-to-havePhD in economics or equivalent
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Economist2026-05-30State of Montana · Helena, MT
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Principal Economist2026-05-30Cadmus · Helena, MT12 requirements 10 responsibilities 5 nice-to-haveBA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or other related quantitative fields AND 15 to 18 years of relevant professional experience OR
Where to focus your applied learning (6 taskes without course evidence yet)
These O*NET tasks don't have direct course-objective evidence in the Math BS catalog yet. Each is an opportunity to gain hands-on preparation through an applied project, MAA-sponsored partnership, elective, or internship. The Math BS applied-projects page has examples of project-driven learning that could close these kinds of gaps.
- Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations. (importance 4.2/5)
- Review documents written by others. (importance 4.0/5)
- Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers. (importance 4.0/5)
- Supervise research projects and students' study projects. (importance 3.8/5)
- 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. (importance 3.3/5)
- Provide litigation support, such as writing reports for expert testimony or testifying as an expert witness. (importance 3.2/5)
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