Economic Theory and Microeconomics Knowledge
Knowledge of economic theories and microeconomic principles.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is economics and applied policy?
This requirement appears in 1.3% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share rose by 0.1 percentage points compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts1.3%UK · 2025
Change in share+0.1 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Economic Policy Analysis Technique Skills
Ability to analyse economic policies using quantitative and qualitative methods.
Economic and Human Capital Concepts
Understanding economic principles and workforce value in productivity.
Fiscal Policy Concepts
Understanding government spending and taxation strategies to influence the economy.
Economics and Policy Framework Knowledge
Understanding of frameworks for economic policy development and evaluation.
Development Studies and Livelihood
Analyse economic development strategies and implement livelihood improvement programs.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO24.01. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where economics and applied policy appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. Example titles: Band 1 · Band 2 · Band f · Band g | 21.9% | |
| 2 | Health associate professionals n.e.c. Example titles: Health trainer · Diet adviser · Equine dentist · Home economist | 15.4% | |
| 3 | Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters Example titles: Broadcast journalist · News writer · Staff writer · Court reporter | 14.1% | |
| 4 | Actuaries, economists and statisticians Example titles: Economist · Web analyst · Data scientist · Digital analyst | 13.3% | |
| 5 | Market research interviewers Example titles: Market research interviewer · Field worker · Data collector · Mystery shopper | 11.2% | |
| 6 | Chief executives and senior officials Example titles: Chief executive · Band 0 · Band 1b · Band 1c | 9.9% | |
| 7 | Social and humanities scientists Example titles: Social scientist · Gis manager · Gis officer · Gis consultant | 8.9% | |
| 8 | Business and related research professionals Example titles: Research worker · Crime analyst · Media analyst · UX researcher | 8.8% | |
| 9 | Brokers Example titles: Broker · FX dealer · FX trader · Air broker | 8.6% | |
| 10 | Data analysts Example titles: Data analyst · Mi analyst · Data officer · O&m analyst | 8.2% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Public Sector and Government
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Services Emergency Medical Services and Crisis Response · Survival Skills | 5.0% | -0.2 pp | |
| 2 | Public Safety and Social Services Child Protection Policies and Services | 3.3% | 0.0 pp | |
| 3 | Public Sector and Healthcare Systems Public Health and Human Services IT Skills | 2.4% | +1.8 pp | |
| 4 | Public Administration Public Administration and Governance · Labor Laws and Collective Bargaining · Legislative Process Knowledge | 2.3% | +0.3 pp | |
| 5 | Public Sector and Justice Case and Litigation Management · Legal Information System Management | 1.4% | +0.3 pp | |
| 6 | Economics and Applied Policy Selected skill · Economic Theory and Microeconomics Knowledge · Economic Policy Analysis Technique Skills · Economic and Human Capital Concepts | 1.3% | +0.1 pp | |
| 7 | Public Policy and Social Services Humanitarian Principles and Practices · Social and Political Advocacy Skills · Income Support Program Administration | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 8 | Legal and Public Safety Criminal Investigation Technique Skills · Concealed Firearms License Certification · Drug Recognition Techniques | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 9 | Legal and Public Policy European Union Policy and Legal Framework · Immigration Policy Knowledge | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 10 | Public Policy and Governance Government Affairs Management Skills · International Development Aid Process Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 11 | Public Sector and Statistics Population Census Processes | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 12 | Public Sector and IT Digital Government Services | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 13 | Public Policy and International Relations Economic Sanctions Concepts | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 14 | Public Policy and Research Polling Techniques | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 15 | Public Policy and Business Compliance | 0.0% | 0.0 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.