经济学大学预科

course description

Think like an economist by analyzing economic data and policies！

 

Economics Precollege Summer Institute is designed to expand the knowledge of critical economic issues affecting the United States and the world, explore career options while earning college credit and studying at one of the top-ranked economics departments in the world.

 

Students in this program will learn about issues of economic policy and principles of economic analysis while simultaneously building their data analysis skills and strengthening their ability to think like an economist.

 

Working in small teams led by UCLA Economics undergraduates, students have the chance to apply their knowledge and skills while preparing case study presentations relevant to their coursework.

During the program, participants will engage in:

- Lectures on economics by UCLA faculty followed by workshops and discussion sessions led by UCLA Economics Peer Learning Facilitators.

- Team-based projects involving various economics topics and issues.

- Weekly PowerPoint presentations to demonstrate topic comprehension.

 

Planned topics will include: Analyzing empirical data; Case studies; Justifying various positions based on data; Price ceilings and floors; Discussing the pros and cons of rent control; Costs of taxation; International trade; The Power of Trade.

课程介绍

通过分析经济数据和政策，像经济学家一样思考！

 

经济学大学预科旨在扩展学生关于影响美国和世界的关键经济问题的知识，探索职业选择，同时获得大学学分，并在世界顶级经济系之一体验学习过程。

 

在本课程过程中，学生将学习经济政策问题和经济分析原则，同时培养数据分析能力，以及增强思考的能力。另外，学生还有机会在准备案例研究报告时应用他们的知识和技能。

 

在课程期间，学生将参与：

- 加利福尼亚大学洛杉矶分校教师的经济学讲座；

- 加利福尼亚大学洛杉矶分校的经济学同伴学习促进者的讲习班和讨论会；

- 涉及各种经济学主题的小组项目；

- 每周进行PowerPoint演示，以展示主题理解能力。

 

本课程主题包括：分析经验数据；案例研究；基于数据的合理性证明；价格上限和下限；租金管制的利弊；税收成本；国际贸易；贸易力量。

课程时间：7月10日--7月30日

入学资格：

- 在线申请

- 成绩单

- 250字的essay

- 托福80以上（Duolinguo 105)

- 申请开放日：2月15日