Session One
15-26 June 2026
Two-hour weekday live classes within 8:00-11:00 AM PDT; the third hour is for office hours.
Online Program
Principles of Macroeconomics
by Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies
Study how economies work through GDP, inflation, unemployment, financial markets, labor markets, and growth, combining live teaching with independent assignments.
Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Principles of Macroeconomics at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Grades 9-11; completed algebra
Age range / Year group
Ages 14-17
Location / Region
Online
Cost
$3,200
Duration
2 weeks
Format
Online
Business & EconomicsSocial Sciences
Sessions / cadence: Mon-Fri: 2h live + 2-3h independent daily
Scheduling model: Pacific Daylight Time
Latest verified cycle: 2026
Academic support: Online office hours
Main deliverables: Assignments and projects
Principles of Macroeconomics summary
Principles of Macroeconomics is a Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes course exploring how economies function, from GDP and inflation to unemployment and growth.
Live teaching is paired with independent assignments, projects, and online office hours. It suits students who want to move beyond economic headlines and understand the concepts behind them.
What is Principles of Macroeconomics?
Principles of Macroeconomics is an academic course offered through Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes. It examines the broader economy through GDP, inflation, unemployment, financial markets, labor markets, and growth.
Students attend live online classes and complete assignments and projects independently. Online office hours complement the teaching, while the course aims to build analytical tools for economic discussions and informed decisions.
Why Succeed highlights Principles of Macroeconomics
The course connects major economic indicators with the financial and labor markets that influence everyday decisions.
Its stated aims emphasize critical thinking and analysis rather than familiarity with economic terminology alone.
Live classes and online office hours provide structured opportunities to engage with the material.
The explicit independent-work expectation helps families assess the academic commitment.
Who is Principles of Macroeconomics for?
Best for
Students curious about inflation, employment, and growth who want a structured introduction to analyzing the economy.
Not ideal if
You want a light-touch activity or cannot make room for daily live classes and substantial independent work.
Is Principles of Macroeconomics worth it?
This course is worth considering if your main goal is to understand economic systems more deeply. Its combination of live teaching, independent work, and office hours offers a structured way to develop that interest.
The daily workload makes it a substantial commitment rather than a casual introduction. Judge its value by the understanding you can build and explain afterward, since participation does not guarantee Stanford undergraduate admission.
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Cost and what is included
$3,200.
Dates and time commitment
2 weeks; Mon-Fri: 2h live + 2-3h independent daily.
Provider details
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What the student gains
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Online support and safeguarding
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Principles of Macroeconomics need?
Effort level
High.
Best started
Allow several weeks before a future session to assemble application materials and refresh algebra.
Main challenge
Sustaining daily academic work while coordinating with Pacific Time class windows.
Typical preparation
Refresh the algebra you have already studied.
Gather recent grade reports and transcripts, and select a work sample that meets the course's application requirements.
Write application responses independently and review all uploads before submitting.
Plan a daily study routine around live classes, homework, and office hours.
Useful if
You want to test your interest in studying economics more deeply.
What do students do on Principles of Macroeconomics?
You study the indicators and markets that help explain the broader economy through live online teaching. Assignments, projects, and online office hours support your work outside class.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Attend two-hour live classes Monday-Friday in your assigned section.
- 2
Explore GDP, inflation, unemployment, financial markets, labor markets, and growth.
- 3
Complete approximately 2-3 hours of daily independent assignments and projects.
- 4
Use online office hours for additional academic support.
Principles of Macroeconomics dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Session Two
6-17 July 2026
Two-hour weekday live classes within 4:00-7:00 PM PDT; the third hour is for office hours.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Session One | 15-26 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session Two | 6-17 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Current Grades 9-11 at the time of application.
Completion of an algebra course.
Domestic and international applicants may apply.
Applicants must write their own application responses.
Admitted students may attend only one Summer Institutes course.
How much does Principles of Macroeconomics cost?
Financial aid
Aid may be awarded to domestic and international participants.
How to apply to Principles of Macroeconomics
- 1
Create an account or log in to Stanford's application portal using the student's legal name and birthdate.
- 2
Select Principles of Macroeconomics among your course preferences.
- 3
Complete all application responses yourself.
- 4
Upload recent grade reports, transcripts, and a work sample meeting the course's requirements.
- 5
Include standardized test scores only if you choose to submit them.
- 6
Have a parent or legal guardian review and sign the completed application.
- 7
Check every section and upload, submit the application, and pay the application fee.
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Learning format
The course meets online for two hours daily, Monday-Friday, with approximately 2-3 hours per day of independent assignments and projects. Each published three-hour meeting window also accommodates online office hours; students attend one assigned section, and exact class and office-hour schedules are set closer to the program start.
Mentorship and feedback
Online office hours accompany live classes.
The third hour of the published meeting window is reserved for office hours.
The precise office-hour schedule is set closer to the program start.
Time-zone considerations
- Published meeting windows use Pacific Daylight Time.
- Session One uses an 8:00-11:00 AM PDT window.
- Session Two uses a 4:00-7:00 PM PDT window.
- Live classes last two hours within the window, Monday-Friday.
- Students attend one assigned section; exact class times are set closer to the program start.
Assessment style
Coursework includes assignments and projects completed outside live classes.
- Complete independent assignments.
- Work on course projects.
- Plan approximately 2-3 hours per day for work outside class.
Portfolio and outputs
Main deliverable / output
Students complete assignments and projects alongside live study.
Course assignments.
Course projects.
Principles of Macroeconomics FAQs
You will explore GDP, inflation, unemployment, financial markets, labor markets, and growth. The course aims to develop analytical tools for understanding the broader economy.
Plan for approximately 2-3 hours per day of assignments and projects outside live class time. Live classes meet for two hours Monday-Friday.
Yes. Students must have completed an algebra course.
Applicants must complete all responses independently. Parents or legal guardians review the completed application and sign afterward.
No. Scores are optional for both domestic and international applicants.
Yes. Financial aid can be awarded to domestic and international participants.
No. Stanford's undergraduate admissions process is separate and independent from Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies, and participation does not guarantee admission.
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