How to write an economic policy brief
Briefs inform decisions.
6 steps →How-to guides
Economist How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common economist tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common economist tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks economists perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to run a regression for policy analysis
Regressions measure relationships.
6 steps →How to build a simple economic forecast
Forecasts guide planning.
6 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Economist training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.