Careers in Economics: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on economists' work, studying economics, maths, the IES and the RBI.

Quick checkpoint - five questions on economists’ work, studying economics, maths, the IES and the RBI.

Question 1 of 5 Which of these is a common role for economists?

Only fortune telling Policy advice, research, forecasting and data analysis Only teaching school Only accounting

Economists work in many sectors using analysis and data.

Question 2 of 5 Which school subject is strongly recommended for studying economics at top programmes?

Physical education Mathematics Art None

Many top programmes require or prefer maths in classes 11 and 12.

Question 3 of 5 Which maths skill helps understand marginal changes and optimisation?

Calculus Spelling Geography Drawing

Calculus underpins marginal analysis and elasticity.

Question 4 of 5 Which body conducts the Indian Economic Service exam?

RBI UPSC SEBI CBSE

The IES was created in 1961 and recruits through UPSC.

Question 5 of 5 Which RBI exam stream is for economic and policy research?

DEPR IES CFA CUET

DEPR and DSIM streams recruit economists and statisticians.

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