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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.

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Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
In Person
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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Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Daron Djerdijian
REG#
411476
Fee:
$845.00
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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 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Book: Principles of Macroeconomics by N. Gregory Mankiw
ISBN 9780357722961
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This section has no set meeting times.
REG#
411475
Fee:
$845.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
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
ISBN 9780357722961
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