Business economics researcher

Code 2631.2.1

Business economics researchers conduct research on topics regarding economy, organisations, and strategy. They analyse macroeconomic and microeconomic trends and use this information to analyse the positions of industries or specific companies in the economy. They provide advice regarding strategic planning, product feasibility, forecast trends, emerging markets, taxing policies, and consumer trends.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • economics
  • financial markets

Skills and competences

  • analyse economic trends
  • analyse market financial trends
  • apply scientific methods
  • forecast economic trends
  • conduct quantitative research

Transversal competences

  • apply statistical analysis techniques
  • advise on economic development
  • execute analytical mathematical calculations
  • business management principles

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences