Career questions tagged economics


I want to learn more about finance & economic, what resources are there?
As a high schooler, what podcasts, books, YouTube channel, etc do you recommend I should watch? I want to learn more about the skills or the thought process that economists have. What books or podcasts about stocks are digestible for high schoolers?

How was your major helpful for your career?
Hi, I am currently interested in Data Science, though not many UC offer as a major so I was thinking of majoring in Economics.

Finance Vs Engineering?
All I want to do is make money. I know it sounds shallow but what would you recommend is a more lucrative field. I'm going towards finance but I think engineering makes more money. Also what type of engineering would make the most money?

How do i find an internship or research opportunity where i can apply economics, as a high school student ?
I am highly passionate about pursuing a career in economics and public policy.

Financial analysts, what subjects did you choose in school and did they benefit you in you university studying and your career?
Financial analysis Subjects in school Thank you

I am in the 10th grade, and am just beginning to explore my future What are some careers and helpful next steps I should consider based on my passions and interests?
I am in the 10th grade, and am just beginning to explore my future career. At school, I am most interested in personal finance, economics, accounting, and IT. My hobbies include investing, learning material online, and working. A topic i'm passionate about is finance. What are some careers that I should consider based on my interests and hobbies? What's your Day in the Life like? What skills are necessary? What is required? How'd you end up in your career path?

How to further grow a non-profit organization?
Hello, I have started a NPO that's dedicated to providing accessible economic education to all, instilling practical entrepreneurial skills to foster successful leaders, and empowering underserved communities to have the confidence to pursue their passions. There are two chapters so far one in the US and one in Sydney. What are some events that I can hold and how can I get more volunteers? - Thanks

Which should I pick? Economics or Psychology?
Hi. I am a 10th standard cbse student. I intend to take history as my major in college. I am sure that I want to study History, geography, politics and sociology in 11th. But I can't seem to choose between Economics and psychology for a sixth subject. Pls provide me with some advice on which one I should pick. I intend for a history related career.

When going into the business field in college, do they discuss the economic side of starting a business such as loans and investors Or do I have to learn that independently.?
High school student just wondering what to go into.

What are some good economics activities, organizations, or experience that I should try to include in my resume?
I'm currently a 2nd-year in college and I'm looking to apply to finance/economics internships, but I don't know what to include on my resume.

Masters immediately after undergrad or work experience first for a non finance related guy?
I'm a Political Science Major with an Economics Minor. The Finance sector interests me and I would like to work in it in the future, although I don't really know yet what fascinates me the most, maybe more of a financial analyst role. Should I get my masters in Finance immediately after university or wait, get some work experience perhaps do some classes and get the 1st level of CFA and then later do a Masters in Finance? Thanks in advance

Hello!I want to ask if Economics and Accountancy are the same.?
I want to be an accountant and I know that accountancy is the best option here but its not available on the school I'll be studying.If I take Economics which is the available one,are the job opportunities still be the same?Are there gonna be a what so called "bias" when I apply for a job?And they get to choose between the one who studies accountancy or economics?

Which business degree is more profitable in USA, specifically in TX?
I'm on my sophomore year of college, in Accounting, Business and Economics major. I always wanted to study Art, specifically a drawing concentration, but my parents want me to study a "real career", luckily, I am a math person too, and I like finance, accounting, and business in general, but I am more in the analysis/math side rather than on the "managing and dealing with people" side. I want to get a very profitable job since I want the most money I could possibly get in order to study a second degree in Art and stop depending on my parents decisions, and why not? move to another city even state in US like NY or Washington, I just want to work as few years as possible to get enough bucks in order to chase my passion and having a plan B in case my plan of becoming an artist fails.

What are the best internship offers for Econ majors?
What are the best internships or volunteering for Econ majors for upcoming sophomore in college in nyc? Because I can’t find any. It’s mostly for juniors or seniors.

What would an economics major allow me to do?
I'm a junior in the High School of American Studies, and I'm trying to decide what major would be right for me. My interests include history, statistics, sociology, and a few more. I'm looking for a major that can combine my interests and feel fulfilling. I was told politics and economics seem to match my interests and I want to learn more.

What I can I do to get a high paying job. I'm graduate of Agriculture Economics and I know about accounting also. Where can I work and get a good high paying job. Field of economics.
I'm an Economics graduate. Second class upper. I'm a very hard-working person and i can work under pressure and give my best. I'm also computer literate

how can i achieve my dream of becoming an accountant, the requirement, what must i do to make it a reality?
academic requirement? what is needed to be known about it? challenges that i will face?

I'm a rising junior that wants to major in economics. What extracurriculars can I do to make myself stand out against other applicants.?
Looking to apply to the ivies and most top 25 schools

What online learning communities would you recommend for gaining more business knowledge?
Which online learning communities would you recommend for gaining more business knowledge? I am an accounting student, who would like to find an online learning community that would help me broaden my business knowledge, such as analytics, software programs, finances, economics, and other nonaccounting areas of business. I am very interested in this information at an international... business economics online-learning analytics

How do accountants use AI in their work?
I am very interested in math an AI. My dad tells me I should consider accounting but I also am super obsessed with AI right now and wonder if that's something that is helping accountants right now

How do I know what to do to get a job?
I'm 15 years old in high school and I've been looking for a job since my sophomore year, so I'm trying to get a job for my senior year. I found options and started taking action for them (i.e. finding employers with available jobs and emailing them), but I don't really feel prepared enough for it. I talked to family, friends and teachers, I still feel like I don't fully understand it. Especially since I haven't sat down and put together a good resume yet (I have no prior work experience), any advice?

How would I get started stock trading and which degrees can I get?
How would I get started with stock trading Hi Im Eddie I’m a senior in High School and want to pursue getting a degree and career in stock trading to make my own business out of it

Is a BS, BA or BBA in economics better ?
I'm wondering if a BS, BA, or BBA is better for a economics major. I know there are different graduation requirements, but will it help in getting a job?

How Do you differentiate business finance and personal finance when deciding which to chose?
I want to work in finance but have no idea any other information to decide what specifically

What are your best tips for finding economics, finance or fintech internships while in college?
I'm currently a junior at Kennesaw State University pursuing BBA in Economics and Finance with a minor in FinTech.

How do you get started in the accounting and auditing field?
Wanting to be an accountant or auditor at some point, but not entirely sure what steps I should take to meet the quota or exceed it in regards to a secondary education.