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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Starting at $722.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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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.

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Wednesday 9:30AM - 12:30PM PT
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Instructor: Daron Djerdijian
402680
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 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
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Apr 9, 2025
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Apr 16, 2025
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Apr 23, 2025
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Apr 30, 2025
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed May 7, 2025
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed May 14, 2025
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed May 21, 2025
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed May 28, 2025
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Jun 4, 2025
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
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Wed Jun 11, 2025
9:30AM PT - 12:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Yi Liu
402677
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
Course Requirements
Book: Macroeconomics
Worth Publishers
ISBN 9781319320195

Summer 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Wednesday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Daron Djerdijian
404163
Fee:
$722.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Updating...
See Details
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 July 08, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Macroeconomics
Worth Publishers
ISBN 9781319320195
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jun 25, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Jul 2, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Jul 9, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Jul 16, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Jul 23, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Jul 30, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Aug 6, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Aug 13, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Aug 20, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Aug 27, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Lecture
Wed Sep 3, 2025
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Mady Jalinous
404164
Fee:
$722.00
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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
Course Requirements
Book: Macroeconomics
Worth Publishers
ISBN 9781319320195

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