what economists do
Economists are employed by a wide range of different employers – you could work in the financial sector, for a tech company, an economic consultancy, the government or an NGO.
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Most economics graduates don’t work as economists. Instead, they use their skills in a diverse range of careers: Analysis (financial, market, data), Public policy, Consulting, Accountancy, Research, Charity/ development, Market regulation.

Did you know?
Economics students are amongst the highest earners when they graduate.
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The three sectors most needing economics skills are the public sector, tech (think Amazon and Google) and health.
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The biggest recruiter of students with economics skills isn’t a bank – it’s the NHS
Studying for an economics degree gives you a versatile set of skills that you can take into a wide range of different careers.
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Analytical skills – you will be good at distilling and analysing complex problems
Market insights – from designing and regulating tech industries to understanding consumers, you will have an excellent understanding of markets and incentives
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Working with data – you will likely be comfortable with handling data and using it to generate real-world