Social Studies·Advanced Placement
APMacroeconomics
AP Macroeconomics: Explore national economic systems and prepare for the AP Exam in May.
Built for the AP Exam
Every module sharpens the skills the College Board® tests. Sit the exam in May to earn potential college credit before you graduate.
About the course
Course Overview
AP Macroeconomics provides students with a thorough understanding of the principles that govern entire economies, exploring topics such as economic growth, inflation, unemployment, and monetary and fiscal policy. This college-level course examines how national and global economies function, focusing on aggregate measures and analyzing the broader economic issues that affect communities, industries, and countries.
Throughout the course, students study the components of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the factors influencing economic cycles, and the role of government and central banks in regulating economic stability. By exploring concepts like supply and demand, aggregate demand and supply, and the impacts of policy decisions, students learn to interpret data, assess economic indicators, and analyze how different factors interact to influence an economy’s health.
Designed to prepare students for the AP Exam in May, AP Macroeconomics equips learners with the skills and knowledge to think critically about economic policies and global economic issues. This course is ideal for students interested in economics, business, or public policy, providing a strong foundation for further studies and a practical understanding of the economic forces that shape the world.
This course has been authorized by the College Board® to use the AP designation.
By the end of the course
Learning Objectives
- Define economic principles and models
- Explain given economic outcomes
- Determine outcomes of specific economic situations
- Model economic situations using graphs or visual representations
Course contents
What You'll Study
Basic Economic Concepts
Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle
National Income and Price Determination
Financial Sector
Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies
Open Economy - International Trade and Finance
Earn your 1.0 credit in Macroeconomics
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