An economist is a professional and practitioner in the social science discipline of economics.
The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy. Within this field there are many sub-fields, ranging from the broad philosophical theories to the focused study of minutiae within specific markets, macroeconomic analysis, microeconomic analysis or financial statement analysis, involving analytical methods and tools such as econometrics, statistics, economics computational models, financial economics, regulatory impact analysis and mathematical economics.
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Chair Yellen and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde speak and answer qu...
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The honourable Mr. Alan Greenspan testifies before the House Financial Services Committee.
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