Economics Jobs and MBA Programs in Ohio

Those considering careers as economic analysts can find education and job opportunities in Ohio. In Ohio, there are currently 15,230 jobs for economic analysts 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.

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Economic analysts earn $53 per hour or $109,000 per year on average in Ohio. Nationally, their income is $53 hourly or $110,000 per year on average.

Nicknamed the Buckeye State, Ohio has a population of 11,542,645, which has grown by 1.7 percent in the last 10 years. The capital is Columbus. There were a total of 6,819,050 jobs in 2008 and people in Ohio earned more than the previous year as the average annual income was $35,889, up from $35,174. The unemployment rate in Ohio was 10.2 percent in 2009, which has grown by 3.6 percentage points since the previous year. Roughly 21.1 percent of Ohio residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

In Ohio, the top employers are in fabricated metal product manufacturing, soap detergent manufacturing, forging and other rubber product manufacturing.

One of the many things Ohio is known for, Columbus is the state capital and Ohio's largest city. Ohio has many unique characteristics, but one fun fact in particular is The Y Bridge in Zanesville was first built in 1814 to span the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum Rivers. The current bridge is the fifth construction at the same location. "Ripley's Believe It or Not" proclaimed it the only bridge in the world which you can cross and still be on the same side of the river.

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.