10 Incredible Team-Building Trips You Wish Your Company Would Do
How would you like to go on a Mediterranean cruise? A week in Vegas? Or maybe enjoy rounds of golf wrapped up with luxurious...
Economics Jobs and MBA Programs in Hawaii
Those looking for careers as economic analysts should consider the educational and employment opportunities in Hawaii. Figures show 2,290 jobs for economic analysts in Hawaii and the national job pool is slated to rise by seven percent over the next 10 years. Economic analysts conduct research, prepare reports and formulate plans to aid in solution of economic problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services.
Hawaii photo by Christopher P. Becker
Economic analysts earn $40 per hour or $83,000 per year on average in Hawaii. Nationally, their income is $53 hourly or $110,000 per year on average.
Nicknamed the Aloha State, Hawaii has a population of 1,295,178, which has grown by 6.9 percent in the last 10 years. The capital is Honolulu. There were a total of 873,749 jobs in 2008 and people in Hawaii earned more than the previous year as the average annual income was $42,078, up from $40,924. The unemployment rate in Hawaii was 6.8 percent in 2009, which has grown by 2.8 percentage points since the previous year. Roughly 26.2 percent of Hawaii residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.
In Hawaii, the top employers are in hotels, clothing accessories stores, full-service restaurants and clothing stores.
Having known landmarks is a staple for Hawaii. Two of the tallest mountains in the Pacific - Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa - dominate the center of the island. Most of the world's macadamia nuts are grown on the island. While being known for many things, one of the most noteworthy, Haleakala Crater (Ha-lay-ah-ja-lah), is the world's largest dormant volcano.
Economics
Economic analysts conduct research, prepare reports and formulate plans to aid in solution of economic problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services.
While working, they recommend investments and investment timing. Also, they analyze financial information to forecast economic conditions.
They are required to manage and maintain budgets and other financial resources and evaluate and judge the efficacy of solutions.
Economic analysts must be able to evaluate problems as they arise. They should also have the ability to articulate ideas and problems.
In order to be successful in the workplace, economic analysts must have exceptional integrity and believe in cooperation and coordination.
