Development Economist
50AI EXPOSURE TODAY50
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST88%
NOT A FORECAST88%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £36,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Development Economist
Development economists study how countries and communities can build stronger economies and reduce poverty. They use data and analysis to design policies that help people have better jobs, education and living standards.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This work is being absorbed by AI
AI exposure is high for this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
Department for International Development (DFID)A key government department focused on international development, DFID offers opportunities to work on impactful projects that shape economic policies globally.World BankAs a leading international financial institution, the World Bank provides a platform for Development Economists to work on global economic challenges and development projects.
OxfamA well-respected NGO, Oxfam focuses on alleviating global poverty and offers roles for Development Economists to contribute to meaningful change.
Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)A leading economic research institute, IFS provides a stimulating environment for economists to conduct research that influences public policy.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)UNDP works in over 170 countries, providing Development Economists with opportunities to engage in international development initiatives.