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Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics

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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.

Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $845.00

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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 2027 Schedule

Date
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Wednesday 2:00PM - 5:00PM PT
Instructor:
Daron Djerdijian
REG#
411476
Fee:
$845.00
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UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Remote Classroom
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Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.
This course meets on Wednesdays and follows an alternating weekly schedule of in-person and remote instruction. The first week will be held in person, the second week remotely, and so on throughout the quarter. The course consists of 11 total meetings: 6 in-person and 5 remote sessions.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Book: Principles of Macroeconomics by N. Gregory Mankiw
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 6, 2027
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114A
Online
Wed Jan 13, 2027
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning Remote Learning
Lecture
Wed Jan 20, 2027
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114A
Online
Wed Jan 27, 2027
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning Remote Learning
Lecture
Wed Feb 3, 2027
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114A
Online
Wed Feb 10, 2027
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning Remote Learning
Lecture
Wed Feb 17, 2027
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114A
Online
Wed Feb 24, 2027
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning Remote Learning
Lecture
Wed Mar 3, 2027
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114A
Online
Wed Mar 10, 2027
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning Remote Learning
Lecture
Wed Mar 17, 2027
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114A
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This section has no set meeting times.
REG#
411475
Fee:
$845.00
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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.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Book: Principles of Macroeconomics by N. Gregory Mankiw