Civilian:job in recent demand
Employment of economists is expected to grow more slowly than the average for all occupations. The demand for workers who have knowledge of economics is projected to grow faster, but these workers will commonly find employment in fields outside of economics, such as business, finance or insurance. Job prospects for economists will be best for those with graduate degrees in economics.
With experience or an advanced degree, economists may advance to positions of greater responsibility, including administration and independent research.
Future job growth is projected to be about as fast as average