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Economists

Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements

Certification or Licensing

The National Association for Business Economics (NABE) offers the certified business economist credential to "bridge the gap between what is learned in an academic setting and the knowledge needed to succeed as a practitioner."Candidates must possess a four-year college degree, be members of the NABE, pass an examination, have two years of work experience in applied business economics or in a related field, and complete the association's Communication and Presentation Skills for Business Economists and Writing Skills for Business Economists certificate courses or equivalent courses. Visit https://www.nabe.com/cbe for more information. No licensing is required for economists.

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