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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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In Person
Online
Starting at $722.00
As few as 11 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.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Thursday 5:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Available
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401089
Fee:
$722.00
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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 January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Microeconomics by Krugman and Wells
Macmillan
ISBN 9781319320249
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 9, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119
Lecture
Thu Jan 16, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119
Lecture
Thu Jan 23, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119
Lecture
Thu Jan 30, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119
Lecture
Thu Feb 6, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119
Lecture
Thu Feb 13, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119
Lecture
Thu Feb 20, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119
Lecture
Thu Feb 27, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119
Lecture
Thu Mar 6, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119
Lecture
Thu Mar 13, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119
Lecture
Thu Mar 20, 2025
5:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119
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401094
Fee:
$722.00
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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 January 10, 2025

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Tuesday 9:15AM - 12:15PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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402676
Fee:
$722.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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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 March 25, 2025
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Apr 1, 2025
9:15AM PT - 12:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Tue Apr 8, 2025
9:15AM PT - 12:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Tue Apr 15, 2025
9:15AM PT - 12:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Tue Apr 22, 2025
9:15AM PT - 12:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Tue Apr 29, 2025
9:15AM PT - 12:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Tue May 6, 2025
9:15AM PT - 12:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Tue May 13, 2025
9:15AM PT - 12:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Tue May 20, 2025
9:15AM PT - 12:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Tue May 27, 2025
9:15AM PT - 12:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Tue Jun 3, 2025
9:15AM PT - 12:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Tue Jun 10, 2025
9:15AM PT - 12:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Emma Davis
402675
Fee:
$722.00
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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 March 24, 2025

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