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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Duration

As few as 11 weeks

Units

4.0

Current Formats

Online

In Person

Cost

Starting at $772.00

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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 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

January 8 - March 19

Thursday 11:30AM - 2:30PM PT

Instructor:

Daron Djerdijian

REG#

406682

Fee:

$772.00

In Person

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.

Deadline

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

Course Requirements

Book: Principles of Macroeconomics by N. Gregory Mankiw

ISBN 9780357722961

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Thu Jan 8, 2026

11:30AM PT - 2:30PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115

Lecture

Thu Jan 15, 2026

11:30AM PT - 2:30PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115

Lecture

Thu Jan 22, 2026

11:30AM PT - 2:30PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115

Lecture

Thu Jan 29, 2026

11:30AM PT - 2:30PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115

Lecture

Thu Feb 5, 2026

11:30AM PT - 2:30PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115

Lecture

Thu Feb 12, 2026

11:30AM PT - 2:30PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115

Lecture

Thu Feb 19, 2026

11:30AM PT - 2:30PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115

Lecture

Thu Feb 26, 2026

11:30AM PT - 2:30PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115

Lecture

Thu Mar 5, 2026

11:30AM PT - 2:30PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115

Lecture

Thu Mar 12, 2026

11:30AM PT - 2:30PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115

Lecture

Thu Mar 19, 2026

11:30AM PT - 2:30PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 115

January 5 - March 22

This section has no set meeting times.

Instructor:

Yi Liu

REG#

406681

Fee:

$772.00

Online

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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.

Deadline

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

Course Requirements

Book: Principles of Macroeconomics by N. Gregory Mankiw

ISBN 9780357722961

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

April 2 - June 11

Thursday 11:30AM - 2:30PM PT

Instructor:

Daron Djerdijian

REG#

407968

Fee:

$772.00

In Person

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

Updating...

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.

Deadline

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

Course Requirements

Book: Principles of Macroeconomics by N. Gregory Mankiw

ISBN 9780357722961

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Thu Apr 2, 2026

11:30AM PT - 2:30PM PT