OES Code: 271020 LOS ANGELES COUNTY


JOB KEY FOR ECONOMISTS, INCLUDING MARKET RESEARCH ANALYSTS


Economists conduct research, prepare reports, and formulate plans to aid in solution of economic problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services. Market Research Analysts research market conditions in local, regional, or national area to determine potential sales of a product or service. They examine and analyze statistical data on past sales and wholesale or retail trade trends to forecast future sales trends.

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PROJECTED ESTIMATES OF EMPLOYMENT
(excluding self-employed)

Number Working
in this Occupation
---   Year   ---
1995       2002
Percent
Change
Increase/
Decrease
Additional Openings
Due to People Chang-
ing Occupations
or Retiring
Sum of
Increase/Decrease
and Additional
Openings
1,270 1,810 43% 540 380 920


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HOW TO FIND BUSINESSES MOST LIKELY TO HIRE ECONOMISTS, INCLUDING MARKET RESEARCH ANALYSTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY


The following are the types of firms that employ the most workers in this occupation within this county. They are listed in order from largest to smallest.


Industry Code
(SIC)
Industry Title          
8732 Commercial economic & sociologic research
8742 Management consulting services

Look in the yellow pages of the phone book under the above or similar industry titles, or look in employer directories in libraries. Directories such as Business Prospector, California Services Register and those by chambers of commerce often list firms by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.


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