AP Macroeconomics

AP Macroeconomics is a college-level course that examines the performance, structure, and behavior of entire economies. Students will explore how economic decisions made by households, businesses, governments, and central banks affect economic growth, unemployment, inflation, and international trade.

The course introduces students to key economic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the Consumer Price Index (CPI), unemployment rates, and measures of economic growth. Students will analyze how fiscal and monetary policies influence economic activity and evaluate the effectiveness of government efforts to stabilize the economy during periods of recession and inflation.

Through the study of real-world economic events and current issues, students will gain a deeper understanding of business cycles, financial systems, economic development, and global economic interdependence. The course emphasizes critical thinking, data analysis, graph interpretation, and the application of economic models to explain national and international economic outcomes.

Students will regularly practice AP-style multiple-choice and free-response questions in preparation for the AP Macroeconomics Exam in May. Success in the course requires strong analytical skills, active participation, and a willingness to engage with complex economic issues affecting the world today.

This course is ideal for students interested in economics, business, finance, public policy, political science, international relations, or any field that benefits from understanding how economies function on a large scale.

Students who earn a qualifying score on the AP Macroeconomics Exam may be eligible to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both, depending on the policies of the college or university they attend.