Economic Policy Analyst

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Evaluates economic issues and policy options, estimates their likely effects and prepares recommendations for government or public-interest organisations. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Economic Policy Analyst do?

Evaluates economic issues and policy options, estimates their likely effects and prepares recommendations for government or public-interest organisations.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR360 000 p.a.Mid-levelR600 000 p.a.SeniorR900 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Policy analysis · EssentialResearch · EssentialEconomic modelling · ImportantImpact assessment · ImportantPolicy writing · Important

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ECONOMICS AND ECONOMETRICS — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Economic Policy Analyst do?

Evaluates economic issues and policy options, estimates their likely effects and prepares recommendations for government or public-interest organisations.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Policy analysis, Research, Economic modelling, Impact assessment, Policy writing.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.