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NOC 41401: Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
NOC 41401 is a TEER 1 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.
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Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts conduct research, monitor data, analyze information and prepare reports and plans to resolve economic and business problems and develop models to analyze, explain and forecast economic behaviour and patterns. They advise on matters such as finance, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade, agricultural and natural resource commodities and labour and industrial markets. They are employed by government departments and agencies and throughout the private sector in associations, unions, research organizations, banks and investment firms.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- agricultural economist
- economic advisor
- economic analyst
- economic policy analyst
- economist
- energy economist
- financial economist
- industrial economist
- international trade economist
- investment economist
- labour economist
- natural resources economist
- tax economist
- trade economist
Also included: business analyst - economics; consumer advisor - economics; salary analyst - economic policy; wage analyst - economic policy
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- Business development officers and market researchers and analysts → 41402
- Economics professor - university → 41200 University professors and lecturers
- Financial and investment analysts → 11101
- Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration → 40011
- Labour policy analyst → 41403 Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Conduct research and develop models to analyze, explain and forecast economic behaviour and patterns, and devise methods for collection and analysis of data
- Forecast production and consumption of specific products and services based on records of past production and consumption and general economic and industry-specific conditions
- Prepare forecasts of income and expenditure, interest rates and exchange rates
- Analyze factors which determine economic growth and advise government agencies on policies to increase economic activities
- Analyze factors which determine labour force participation, employment, wages, unemployment and other labour market outcomes
- Study mathematical formulae and statistical techniques and apply them to the testing and quantifying of economic theories and the solution of economic problems
- Study the nature of money, credit and the operation of banks and other financial institutions to develop monetary policies and forecasts of financial activity
- Monitor economic data to assess the effectiveness, and advise on the appropriateness, of monetary and fiscal policies
- Examine problems related to the economic activity of individual companies
- Examine financial methods, production costs and techniques and marketing policies to recommend possible improvements
- Examine statistical data on the exchange of goods and services among nations
- Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources
- Conduct research on market conditions in local, regional or national area to set sales and pricing levels for goods and services, to assess market potential and future trends and to develop business strategies
- Monitor regional and local economic trends
- Study regulatory processes and provide material in support of legal proceedings with government and other parties.
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
CRS points from November 3, 2026
NOC 41401 is on IRCC's high-wage occupations list at the 1.5x level. From November 3, 2026, at least 12 months (1,560 hours) of Canadian work in it adds 40 points to your Canadian work experience points in the CRS, and a valid job offer in it is worth 70 points; the higher of the two counts. No LMIA is needed.
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Employment requirements
- A master's degree in economics or in a related discipline such as business administration or statistics is usually required.
- A doctorate in economics may be required.
Good to know
- Progression to managerial positions in economics is possible with experience.
Codes in the same group
| NOC | Occupation | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| 41400 | Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 1 |
| 41402 | Business development officers and market researchers and analysts | 1 |
| 41403 | Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 1 |
| 41404 | Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 1 |
| 41405 | Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 1 |
| 41406 | Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers | 1 |
| 41407 | Program officers unique to government | 1 |
| 41409 | Other professional occupations in social science | 1 |