The top economic forecaster at a bank, company or government agency, often quoted in the news.
You go on TV to explain why the Fed raised rates, brief the bank's top clients and argue with your team about next year's recession odds.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 15 years after high school. PhD in economics plus years of experience.
Ways in: Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Economics.
Growing about average. Few such roles.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI drafts forecasts and notes, but public credibility, media presence and advising leaders keep this top role human.
Classes: AP Macroeconomics, AP Statistics, Speech and Debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3011.
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