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.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Thursday 11:15AM - 2:15PM PT
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401101
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
Book: Macroeconomics
Worth Publishers
ISBN 9781319320195
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Thu Jan 9, 2025
11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Thu Jan 16, 2025
11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Thu Jan 23, 2025
11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Thu Jan 30, 2025
11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Thu Feb 6, 2025
11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Thu Feb 13, 2025
11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Thu Feb 20, 2025
11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Thu Feb 27, 2025
11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Thu Mar 6, 2025
11:15AM PT - 2:15PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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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
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401106
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
Course Requirements
Book: Macroeconomics
Worth Publishers
ISBN 9781319320195

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