As an economist, you will prepare information that will be useful for governments, businesses and industries in helping them plan future business transactions etc. You will need to analyze economic data, make estimates, and prepare reports about past and current economic trends. Economists are like meteorologists in a way because they forecast the future of the business world.

WHAT YOU NEED:

To become an economist, you will need a minimum of a bachelor's degree in economics. Universities and colleges also offer many different courses which are related to economics.

SALARY:
$51,000 to $55,000