9. Environmental Economist
Median Salary in USD: 93,070
Minimum Salary in USD: 49,940
Job Outlook (Growth in %): 6.00
Sustainable development is need of the hour, and it has gone beyond keeping the businesses profitable. It also means our interaction with the environment surrounding us and protection and preservation of this environment that provides us natural resources has become a high priority. Environmental economists study the impact of business operations on the environment and establish ways to ensure optimum distribution of natural resources so as to minimize the impact on the ecological systems. They work in areas like improving land use, conservation programs. Their work is important in regulating businesses that can have an adverse impact on the environment like mining, transportation, etc. Though this is a research-oriented profession, report writing and communication is equally important. Some of the most important skills are report writing, compassionate towards eco-system, research and business networking.
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