Studying economics can lead to a diverse range of careers in many different fields. Take our quiz to discover how you could use economics to pursue your passions.
Think economics is all about money and the stock market? Think again.
“In essence, economics is about choices – the way people and societies choose to allocate the resources they have to satisfy their needs and wants,” explains Lucy Ellis, Assistant Governer (Economic) at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
“Economists gather and analyse information, make predictions and provide recommendations that help governments, businesses, organisations and charities make good decisions. The economic landscape is constantly changing so it always feels fresh and exciting,” she says.
So whether you’re passionate about combatting climate change or allievating global poverty, find out how you could use economics to pursue your passions by taking our personality quiz below.
You can read more about careers in economics in our free e-magazine, here.
This article is brought to you in partnership with the RBA. It first appeared in Careers with STEM: Economics 2020.
