Economist — Economics

Studies how economies work to guide policy and business.

What they do

Economists study how individuals, firms and governments allocate scarce resources. They build models, analyse data and produce research to explain price movements, business cycles, market failures and policy impacts. In India, economists work in central and state governments, RBI, international organisations (World Bank, IMF, ADB), think tanks, research institutes and the private sector advising on competitive strategy and regulation.

Education path

Commerce/Humanities → BA/B.Sc Economics, then MA Economics.

Entrance exams

• CUET
• DSE/ISI/IGIDR entrance

Key skills

• Maths
• Analysis
• Writing
• Curiosity

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