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Environmental Economists

SOC 19-3011.01

Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.

Green Occupation Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Writing

4.0

Critical Thinking

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Judgment and Decision Making

3.8

Mathematics

3.6

Active Learning

3.6

Complex Problem Solving

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Economics and Accounting

4.6

Mathematics

4.6

English Language

4.2

Law and Government

3.5

Computers and Electronics

3.4

Education and Training

3.3

Sociology and Anthropology

2.6

Administration and Management

2.6

Key Tasks

1Write technical documents or academic articles to communicate study results or economic forecasts.

2Conduct research on economic and environmental topics, such as alternative fuel use, public and private land use, soil conservation, air and water pollution control, and endangered species protection.

3Assess the costs and benefits of various activities, policies, or regulations that affect the environment or natural resource stocks.

4Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental implications of economic policy or practice alternatives.

5Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate economic and environmental study results, to present policy recommendations, or to raise awareness of environmental consequences.

Also Known As

Agricultural Economist Ecological Economist Economist Energy Economist Environmental Economist Environmental Protection Economist Marine Resource Economist Natural Resource Economist Principal Associate Principal Research Economist