Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics

ECON XL 2

Introduction to principles of economic analysis, economic institutions, and issues of economic policy. Emphasis on aggregative economics, including national income, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade.

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Online
In Person
Starting at $722.00
As few as 12 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Discover how to interpret macroeconomic variables in the context of the business cycle
  • Learn the role of fiscal and monetary policy on influencing macroeconomic outcomes
  • Explore the logic and methodology economists use to understand human behavior
  • Use graphs as a tool to demonstrate economic relationships
  • Learn how macroeconomic variables are determined and how they direct economic activity
  • Be able to analyze the possible outcomes of government influence on the economy
  • Be able to identify critique economic fallacies

About this course:

Introduction to principles of economic analysis, economic institutions and issues of economic policy. Emphasis on aggregative economics, including national income, monetary and fiscal policy, and international trade. Transferable for UC credit.

Spring 2024 Schedule

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This section has no set meeting times.
Canceled
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397219
Fee:
$722.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Midterm and final exams are proctored online; 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 TBD
Course Requirements

Summer 2024 Schedule

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Monday 9:30AM - 12:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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398446
Fee:
$722.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Midterm and final exams are proctored online; 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 28, 2024
Course Requirements
Schedule
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Date
Time
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Lecture
Mon Jun 24, 2024
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Jul 1, 2024
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Jul 8, 2024
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Jul 15, 2024
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Jul 22, 2024
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Jul 29, 2024
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Aug 5, 2024
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Aug 12, 2024
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Aug 19, 2024
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Aug 26, 2024
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Sep 2, 2024
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Lecture
Mon Sep 9, 2024
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
398715
Fee:
$722.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Midterm and final exams are proctored online; 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 28, 2024
Course Requirements

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