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Economist

Economists play a pivotal role in shaping policies and strategies that influence the economic landscape of the UK and beyond. By analyzing data and trends, they provide insights that drive decision-making in both public and private sectors, making their work vital for sustainable growth and stability.

Economist

Economics

AI IMPACT

AI EXPOSURE TODAY50

20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST88%

THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC

STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000

NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This work is being absorbed by AI

AI exposure is high for this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)A leading economic research institute providing independent analysis of economic policy.

National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR)The UK's longest established independent research institute, focusing on economic and social issues.Bank of EnglandThe central bank of the UK, offering roles that influence monetary policy and financial stability.

Office for National Statistics (ONS)The UK's largest independent producer of official statistics, providing vital data for economic research.

Royal Economic Society (RES)A professional association for economists, offering networking and career development opportunities.