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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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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.

Winter 2025 Schedule

January 9 - March 20

Thursday 11:15AM - 2:15PM PT

Available

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401101

Fee:

$722.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood , UCLA Extension Lindbrook 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 January 22, 2025

Course Requirements

Book: Macroeconomics

Worth Publishers

ISBN 9781319320195

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Discussion

Thu Jan 9, 2025

11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

Discussion

Thu Jan 16, 2025

11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

Discussion

Thu Jan 23, 2025

11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

Discussion

Thu Jan 30, 2025

11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

Discussion

Thu Feb 6, 2025

11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

Discussion

Thu Feb 13, 2025

11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

Discussion

Thu Feb 20, 2025

11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 212

Discussion

Thu Feb 27, 2025

11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

Discussion

Thu Mar 6, 2025

11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

Discussion

Thu Mar 13, 2025

11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

Discussion

Thu Mar 20, 2025

11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

January 6 - March 23

This section has no set meeting times.

Available

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401106

Fee:

$722.00

Online

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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

Course Requirements

Book: Macroeconomics

Worth Publishers

ISBN 9781319320195

Spring 2025 Schedule

April 2 - June 11

Wednesday 9:30AM - 12:30PM PT

Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Daron Djerdijian

402680

Fee:

$722.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

Updating...

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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 26, 2025

Course Requirements

Book: Macroeconomics

Worth Publishers

ISBN 9781319320195

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Wed Apr 2, 2025

9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT