Economist Role

Hi, I am looking to get an MFE or a masters of economics and was wondering what kind of jobs are available with one of these degrees. I have heard the titles financial economist and economic strategist thrown around but do these positions require a PhD? Are you able to come into a bank as an economic strategist with an MA in economics?

Also, I have heard that an economics degree helps with getting a position at certain hedge funds. Could anybody comment on this?

Just a side note: no i am not looking to get one of these degrees in order to "improve" my chances of landing an IB job; i know that an MBA>MA/MFE for IB.

Thanks!

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I'd go with the MFE degree. Higher earning potential immediately after you finish school! As far as jobs, you would really have to do your own research on that because there are a lot different career paths available for someone with a degree in econ. Fin Eng. is a bit more narrow but the skill set developed definitely gives you leverage but it would definitely be on the quant side

 

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