Are you curious about how money moves in the world and how businesses, governments, and people make financial decisions? If so, becoming an economist could be a great career for you! Economists study how resources like money, goods, and services are used and shared, helping to solve important problems and shape financial policies that impact our everyday lives. To become an economist, you usually need to study economics or a related field like math or statistics in college. Along with understanding numbers and data, you'll need good problem-solving skills and the ability to explain your ideas clearly to others.Economists have many job options. They can work for governments, helping make important financial decisions, or in the private sector, where they advise businesses on investments and market trends. Research institutions and universities hire economists to study how different factors affect economies, while international organizations like the World Bank need economists to help solve global challenges like poverty.Career paths include becoming a research economist, policy advisor, financial expert, or international trade analyst. Entry-level salaries start around $50,000 to $80,000 per year, while experienced economists can earn $120,000 or more.In conclusion, a career as an economist offers a fulfilling and challenging path for those passionate about understanding financial systems and making a meaningful impact. "The best way to predict the future is to invent it, and economists have the power to shape the economic policies that will shape our future."

Madhumitha.P
Department of Economics, PSGR Krishnammal College for women