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.






What 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

  • College Course Equivalent

  • A one-semester, introductory college course in macroeconomics


    Exam Date

    Friday, May 9, 2025