WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Economic Analyst

Reviews and analyses economic data, studies and prepares reports on subjects relating to the economy.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• studies economic and statistical data
• devises methods and procedures for collecting and processing data
• analyses interrelationships between economic variables
• selects established economic techniques or develops new ones for analysis
• prepares reports of research findings
• analyses the efficiency of government and industry with special reference to resource allocation
• forecasts changes in the economic environment for short-term budgeting, long-term planning and investment evaluation
• formulates recommendations, policies or plans for the economy, special projects or industrial project feasibility studies

Specialisations:

Agricultural Economist

Econometrician

Economic Forecaster

Macro-economist

Micro-economist