AP Microeconomics

AP Microeconomics is a college-level course that examines how individuals, households, and firms make decisions in a world of limited resources. Students will explore the principles of economic decision-making, including scarcity, opportunity cost, supply and demand, market structures, production costs, and the role of government in the economy.

Through the analysis of real-world issues and current events, students will learn how markets allocate resources and how incentives influence behavior. The course emphasizes critical thinking, data interpretation, graphing, and the application of economic models to everyday choices made by consumers, businesses, and policymakers.

Students will develop a deeper understanding of topics such as price determination, competition, efficiency, market failures, labor markets, and international trade. Regular practice with AP-style multiple-choice and free-response questions will prepare students for the AP Microeconomics Exam in May.

This course is ideal for students interested in business, finance, public policy, law, entrepreneurship, or any field that requires strong analytical and decision-making skills. Successful students should be prepared for rigorous reading, class discussion, problem-solving, and independent study.

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