Economics majors are found in a wide range of careers, including those not labeled as economist. There are three general categories of economists: business economists, government economists, and academic economists. Each applies the economic approach to decisions in a different environment.

Business Economists

The National Association for Business Economists (NABE) supports a website at http://www.nabe.com/careers.htm. Business economists work in all the sectors of the economy: mining, manufacturing, insurance, banking, retailing, and other kinds of organizations. They also work for trade associations and consulting firms.

Government Economists

Economists employed in government (federal, state and local) serve in a wide variety of positions involving analysis and policy. Two websites specifically address employment in government. They are: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov and http://www.bog.frb.fed.us.

Academic Economists

Some students go to post-graduate studies in economics. Many of these become academic economists. Employment opportunities in the area can be found at http://www.eco.utexas.edu/joe.

Women and Minorities

Several organizations exist to support women and minorities in the profession of economics. The National Economics Association (NEA) and the Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession (CSWEP) are two such organizations.