About the Exam

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. A four-function calculator is permitted for use on both sections of the exam.

This is a hybrid digital exam. You’ll complete multiple-choice questions and view free-response questions in the Bluebook testing app. You’ll handwrite your free-response answers in paper exam booklets.

Calculator Policy: 

4-function calculator

Built-in Desmos 4-function calculator through Bluebook

Note: Handheld calculators with storage capabilities such as scientific calculators and graphing calculators are not allowed.

Exam Duration

2hrs 10mins

Section 1: Multiple Choice 

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:

  1. Define economic principles and models

  2. Explain given economic outcomes

  3. Determine the outcomes of specific economic situations

Section II: Free Response

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