Economists can focus on macroeconomics, or the big picture, and provide advice to large companies and governments.

Also they can focus on microeconomics and work with individuals and families to give advice on financial planning.

Economists may also take a more academic approach and develop and teach theories for other economists to use.

Economists may work for large corporations or small non-profits.

Economists work for non-governmental policy institutes known as "think tanks."

Required Skills for Economist are:

Convey complex information to co-workers and other individuals
Critical thinking and analysing skills
Keen judgment and decision-making aptitudes
Outstanding mathematical abilities
Solve complex, multi-variable problems

Providing you the average summary of Economist is:

Starting salary: $52,000 P/A
Senior salary: $130,000 P/A
Average salary: $85,000 P/A
Wages will vary according to your level of skill, experience and employer
Employment level:1,300 as of November 2012 (Projected employment levels in 2017 of 2,500)
Average weekly hours:Average weekly hours worked for a full time Economist is 41.9 hours per week.
Employment by region: The top three regions for employment as an Economist include:
NSW: 55.0%
ACT: 19.9%
WA: 9.9%