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University of California Los Angeles - Economics Summer Programs

The UCLA Economics Summer Programs, established in 1925, are administered by the Department of Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles.

History

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University of California, Los Angeles - Economics Summer Programs
TypePublic
Established1925
Parent institution
UCLA College | Social Sciences
ChairKathleen McGarry
DeanAdriana Galván
Location
Los Angeles
,
California
,
United States
CampusUrban
Websitehttps://economics.ucla.edu/summer/

Established in 1925, the UCLA Economics Summer Programs are part of the UCLA Summer Sessions a division of the College of Letters and Science. Initially focused on economic theory and practice, the department expanded its curriculum over the years to include fields such as labor economics and public policy.

Academics

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UCLA Economics Summer Programs provide courses in the summer months. These programs serve high school students, undergraduates, graduates, and professionals interested in studying economics.[1] Each summer, more than 1200 students arrive from across the U.S. and foreign countries.[2] The UCLA Economics Summer Programs offer a range of economics courses for college credit during the summer session. These courses cover topics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, and applied economic analysis. Additionally, UCLA offers pre-college programs in economics for high school students, which address fundamental economic concepts, investments, and analytical skills.[3]

Faculty

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The UCLA Economics Summer Programs feature a diverse group of instructors, including faculty members and industry professionals, who teach during the summer session. This structure allows students to engage with a range of perspectives in the field of economics.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Summer School Opens June 30: More Than 3200 in Enrollments Expected for U.C.L.A. Courses". www.proquest.com. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  2. ^ "SUMMER SESSION POPULAR: Record Enrollment for U.C.L.A. Twelfth Annual Midseason Term Expected". www.proquest.com. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  3. ^ Turban, Stephen (2023-10-20). "UCLA Economics Summer Institute - Should You Consider It?". Lumiere Education. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  4. ^ "U.C.L.A. BIDS SAVANTS HERE: Eminent Scholars to Teach in Summer Session Thirty-two Educators From Many Universities Added Lewis Browne, Author, One of Notables on Faculty". www.proquest.com. Retrieved 2024-10-29.

Further Readings

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  • Henderson, David R., Globerman, Steven The Essential UCLA School of Economics, Fraser Institute 2021, ISBN: 9780889756465, 0889756465