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Principles of Economics: Microeconomics

ECON XL 1

Introduction to principles of economic analysis, economic institutions, and issues of economic policy. Emphasis on allocation of resources and distribution of income through price system.

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Online
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Starting at $722.00
As few as 12 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Learn how markets determine prices, wages, and production levels
  • Explore techniques of optimization for profit-maximizing firms in a variety of market structures
  • Learn to analyze the possible outcomes of government regulation on markets
  • Discover the logic and methodology economists use to understand human behavior

About this course:

Introduction to principles of economic analysis, economic institutions and issues of economic policy. Emphasis on allocation of resources and distribution of income through price system. Transferable for UC credit.

Summer 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Thursday 1:30PM - 4:30PM PT
Available
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404162
Fee:
$722.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 09, 2025
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Jun 26, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Jul 10, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Jul 17, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Jul 24, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Jul 31, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Aug 7, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Aug 14, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Aug 21, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Aug 28, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Sep 4, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Sep 11, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Yi Liu
404161
Fee:
$722.00
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Enroll
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Notes

Additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers and webcam. Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 27, 2025

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 1:30PM - 4:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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405443
Fee:
$772.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.
No class meeting on Thursday November 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Sep 25, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Oct 2, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Oct 9, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Oct 16, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Oct 23, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Oct 30, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Nov 6, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Nov 13, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Nov 20, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Dec 4, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Dec 11, 2025
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Yi Liu
405442
Fee:
$772.00
Onlineformat icon
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Notes

Additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers and webcam. Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025

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