OES Code: 271020

CONTRA COSTA 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
90	130	44%	40	30	70

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HOW TO FIND BUSINESSES MOST LIKELY TO HIRE ECONOMISTS, INCLUDING MARKET RESEARCH ANALYSTS IN CONTRA COSTA 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
6021	National commercial banks

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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