Exam Overview
The AP Macroeconomics Exam will test your understanding of the economic concepts covered in the course, as well as your ability to define economic principles and models; explain given economic outcomes; determine outcomes of specific economic situations; and model economic situations using graphs or visual representations.
Exam Duration
2hrs 10mins
60 Questions | 1 Hour 10 Minutes | 66% of Exam Score
Questions require the use of economics content knowledge and reasoning across the range of course topics and skills. You’ll be asked to:
Define economic principles and models
Explain given economic outcomes
Determine the outcomes of specific economic situations
3 Questions | 1 Hour | 33% of Exam Score
The 60-minute time limit for this section includes a 10-minute reading period.
1 long free-response question (50% of section score)
2 short free-response questions (each worth 25% of section score)
You’ll be asked to:
Make assertions about economic concepts, principles, models, outcomes, and/or effects
Explain economic concepts, principles, models, outcomes, and/or effects
Perform numerical analysis and calculations
Create graphs or visual representations