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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Duration

As few as 11 weeks

Units

4.0

Current Formats

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In Person

Cost

Starting at $772.00

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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.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

January 6 - March 17

Tuesday 9:00AM - 12:00PM PT

Instructor:

Emma Davis

REG#

406680

Fee:

$772.00

In Person

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

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Notes

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

Deadline

Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Course Requirements

Book: Principles of Economics by N. Gregory Mankiw

ISBN 9780357722848

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Discussion

Tue Jan 6, 2026

9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114

Discussion

Tue Jan 13, 2026

9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114

Discussion

Tue Jan 20, 2026

9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114

Discussion

Tue Jan 27, 2026

9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114

Discussion

Tue Feb 3, 2026

9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114

Discussion

Tue Feb 10, 2026

9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114

Discussion

Tue Feb 17, 2026

9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114

Discussion

Tue Feb 24, 2026

9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114

Discussion

Tue Mar 3, 2026

9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114

Discussion

Tue Mar 10, 2026

9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114

Discussion

Tue Mar 17, 2026

9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114

January 5 - March 22

This section has no set meeting times.

Instructor:

Mady Jalinous

REG#

406679

Fee:

$772.00

Online

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Deadline

Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Course Requirements

Book: Principles of Economics by N. Gregory Mankiw

ISBN 9780357722848

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

March 31 - June 9

Tuesday 11:00AM - 2:00PM PT

REG#

407940

Fee:

$772.00

In Person

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

Updating...

Notes

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

Deadline

Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026

Course Requirements

Book: Principles of Economics by N. Gregory Mankiw

ISBN 9780357722848

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Discussion

Tue Mar 31, 2026

11:00AM PT - 2:00PM PT