LSE Economics Jobs

Is it well-respected by employers outside of IB and high finance because I don't really want to go into that.

And what sort of technical jobs can I do which are fairly quantitative?

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Anonymous #1

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by Anonymous

Is it well-respected by employers outside of IB and high finance because I don't really want to go into that.
And what sort of technical jobs can I do which are fairly quantitative?

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gr8wizard10

yes, well respected school.

research, niche consulting groups, accounting

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Anonymous #1

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by gr8wizard10

yes, well respected school.
research, niche consulting groups, accounting

Anything more quantitative?

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pagan-scimitar

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by Anonymous

Anything more quantitative?

wouldn't u need a STEM degree for quant roles? (I don't know personally I'm just curious)

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gr8wizard10

plenty - see a list of pathways below:

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Data Science & Analytics: Analyze large datasets to derive insights for decision-making in various industries.

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Economic Consulting: Apply economic theory to solve market, policy, and regulatory problems.

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Actuarial Science: Assess risk and manage financial uncertainty in insurance and pensions.

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Technology & AI: Optimize processes using quantitative and analytical skills in tech roles.

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Quantitative Marketing: Develop pricing strategies, demand forecasts, and customer insights.

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Public Policy & Development: Design policies and research to address societal and economic challenges.

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Renewable Energy & Environment: Work on energy markets, sustainability, and climate policy.

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Behavioral Economics & UX: Understand consumer behavior to improve user experiences and products.

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FinTech & Blockchain: Analyze market structures and develop solutions in cutting-edge financial tech.

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Academia & Research: Pursue advanced study and research in theoretical or applied economics.

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Anonymous #1

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by pagan-scimitar

wouldn't u need a STEM degree for quant roles? (I don't know personally I'm just curious)

I can do a lot of maths at lse (real analysis, grad level econometrics, measure theoretic probability, mathematical game theory, complex analysis etc) its more mathsy than some STEM degrees like bio or chem