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Course Overview
Explore the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. You’ll use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.
Skills You'll Learn
- Define economic principles and models
- Explain given economic outcomes
- Determine outcomes of specific economic situations
- Model economic situations using graphs or visual representations
Equivalency and Prerequisites
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.
Duration
2 hours 10 minutes
Format
Paper (in school) or Digital (in school and at home)
Components
Section 1 | Multiple Choice | 60 questions Section 2 | Free Response | 3 questions