There are a wide variety of career opportunities for economics graduates. Business Firms that are engaged in manufacturing, banking, insurance, wholesale and retail trade, securities and investment, consulting for private firms and government agencies hire economists.
Economists perform a variety of functions for the firms.
They forecast economic trends, analyze and interpret the economic environment in which the firm operates and interpret the effects of government policies on the firm. Economists also help the firm in formulating strategies for developing and marketing products and services. They forecast sales, analyze survey data, assess demand conditions, conduct price and cost analysis and perform a variety of statistical work by gathering and processing economic data. An economics graduate may also begin in the actuarial department of insurance companies or work for banks and other financial institutions. They assess risk and help in evaluating the credibility of clients.