Skills of An Economist

After graduating from college with a bachelors in economics, there are a certain set of skills that need to be established. In order to be successful in the field of economics, WorldWideLearn believes that there are six skills to master:

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1. Critical Thinking Skills
2. Data Acquisition Skills
3. Recognize Economic Trends
4. Use of Technical Analysis Software
5. Various Data Analysis Techniques
6. Writing and Reporting Skills

A few minutes after reading into the article, the message was clear that economists have to be well rounded in the way they present data. No one can get away with poorly written reports and presentations because the main point of their findings will be hidden. In a world built around technology, it is refreshing to see that businesses still have face-to-face conversations and meetings, and not everything is done online.

The article, "Economics Majors Guide," was effective and gave an easy to follow viewpoint on being a successful economist. Finding the proper skill sets to master is important, and when all the skills are put together, there is nothing that an economist can't do. 

Written by Colin Bergman

Economics Majors Guide

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook