Energy Economist

Job Snapshot
Location:	Worldwide
Employee Type:	Full-Time
Industry:	Oil and Gas
Manages Others:	No
Job Type:	Business - Economics
Education:	Bachelor's degree in economics, business, or related field
Travel:	No
Salary:	Varies by experience level

Summary

Economists help analyze business conditions and evaluate driving forces in the external business environment. They work with the planning department to prepare price assumptions for the budgeting and planning processes. Economists are also important in estimating exchange rates and identifying critical factors that determine the growth of oil and gas consumption. They are often involved in risk assessment, asset valuation, and other strategic matters critical to a company's future.

Oil and gas companies also need all of the other personnel found in any large company—human resources and public relations staff, information technology experts, lawyers, administrative assistants, and employees in a range of other occupations. Because of their highly technical and well-paid workforce, many find that oil and gas companies are a good place to seek employment.

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