Economists

Key Tasks

• •Analysing interrelationships between economic variables and studying the effects of government fiscal and monetary policies, expenditure, taxation and other budgetary policies on the economy and the community
• •Researching, analysing and assessing the effects of labour market programs and industry policies and programs on economic growth, welfare, education and training
• •Investigating international and national economic situations, and particular features such as industries, regions and socioeconomic groups
• •Studying workplace issues such as enterprise bargaining and wage fixation, and the effect of workplace policies on productivity and economic growth
• •Analysing trends and advising on economic issues such as taxation levels, prices, employment and unemployment, imports and exports, and interest and exchange rates
• •Forecasting changes in the economic environment for short-term budgeting, long-term planning and investment evaluation
• •Formulating recommendations, policies and plans for the economy, corporate strategies and investment, and undertaking feasibility studies for projects
• •Preparing reports on research findings

Employment Projections to 2034