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Economics Jobs and MBA Programs in Maine
Maine has plenty of educational and career opportunities for economic analysts. Figures show 2,700 jobs for economic analysts in Maine and according to national projections, the job pool will 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.
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The income for economic analysts is $39 per hour or $81,000 per year on average in Maine. Nationally, their income is $53 hourly or $110,000 per year on average.
Maine, nicknamed the Pine Tree State, has seen its population grow 3.4 percent to 1,318,301 over the last decade. Augusta is the state capital. In 2008, the total number of jobs was 840,874 and the average annual income in Maine was $36,368, which is up from $35,028 the previous year. Unemployment increased to 8.0 percent in 2009, a jump of 2.7 percentage points from the previous year. The number of residents with a college degree is 22.9 percent, which is under the national average.
Paper manufacturing, paperboard mills, direct selling establishments and fuel dealers are the top employing fields in Maine.
One of the many things Maine is known for, The White Mountain National Forest covers nearly 800,000 acres. The forest covers a landscape ranging from hardwood forests to the largest alpine area east of the Rocky Mountains. Maine has many unique characteristics, but one fun fact in particular is in Wilton there's a cannery that imports and cans only dandelion greens.
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.
