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AP Macroeconomics
About the Course
About the Course
Have you ever wondered why the national debt is so large or why interest rates are considered to be so important? You’ll explore the answers to these questions as you learn how the economy works as a whole in AP Macroeconomics. As part of your studies, you’ll use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.
AP Microeconomics
About the Course
Have you ever wondered why prices fluctuate for online retailers depending on the time and day? Or why people say, “time is money”? In AP Microeconomics, you’ll explore the answers to these questions as you learn the principles of economics that govern the actions of individuals and businesses. You’ll also explore concepts such as supply and demand, elasticity, and market structures to gain a deeper understanding of how economic decisions shape our world.
College Equivalent
A one-semester, introductory college course in macroeconomics and microeconomics respectively.
Prerequisites
Students should be able to read a college-level textbook and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.
There are no required prerequisite courses for AP Macro/Microeconomics, however, AP World History, AP US History, and/or AP US Government & Politics are strongly recommended as a precursor to AP Macro/Microeconomics.
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
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