devising methods and procedures for obtaining data
understanding various sampling techniques that may be used to conduct different types of surveys
creating, as well as using, various econometric modelling techniques to develop forecasts
understanding and interpreting data
analyzing data to test the effectiveness of current policies, products or services and advising on the suitability of alternative courses of action and the allocation of scarce resources
explaining research methodology and justifying conclusions drawn from research data
providing economic advice to a range of stakeholders
evaluating past and present economic issues and trends
writing various technical and non-technical reports on economic trends and forecasts to inform the press and public
conducting numerous oral and visual presentations, which non-technical audiences must be able to understand thoroughly in order to inform decisions
