Rather than look at what is studied in an economics degree (as I'm sure there are plenty of articles on that) I will focus on possible career options and what you need to bear in mind when looking for work as an economist. Jobs in economics can be broadly divided into two categories: public sector and private sector. Jobs in the public sector vary widely in policy area and roles. There is a misconception that all government economists work for the Treasury, but any government department that has analytical work makes use of economists. Department of Transport economists look at the costs a...
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