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AP Macroeconomics
$999.00
All course prices are in CAD – Canadian Dollars
Course Description For AP Macroeconomics
AP Macroeconomics at CanSTEM Education Private School introduces students to how the economy works as a whole. Students study GDP, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, financial markets, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade, and exchange rates. In addition, they analyze graphs and economic data to understand how government and central bank decisions affect the economy. As a result, students build economic reasoning, calculation, and writing skills while preparing for the AP Macroeconomics Exam.
Skills You'll Learn
Course Content
| Unit | Title | Expectations Summary | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Economic Concepts | Students study scarcity, opportunity cost, production possibilities, comparative advantage, demand, supply, and market equilibrium. They also learn how to use economic models and graphs to explain choices and trade-offs. | Markets / Models |
| 2 | Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle | Students learn how economists measure the macroeconomy through GDP, unemployment, inflation, price indices, real and nominal values, and the business cycle. | Economic Measurements |
| 3 | National Income and Price Determination | Students analyze aggregate demand, aggregate supply, multipliers, fiscal policy, automatic stabilizers, and short-run and long-run macroeconomic equilibrium. | AD-AS Models |
| 4 | The Financial Sector | Students examine money, banking, financial assets, interest rates, money creation, the money market, loanable funds, and monetary policy. | Money / Banking |
| 5 | Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies | Students explore fiscal and monetary policy actions, the Phillips Curve, money growth, inflation, government deficits, national debt, crowding out, productivity, and long-run economic growth. | Policy / Growth |
| 6 | Open Economy: International Trade and Finance | Students study balance of payments, exchange rates, the foreign exchange market, net exports, real interest rates, capital flows, and the effects of global economic conditions. | International Economics |
| Assessment | Assessment Structure | Homework, module quizzes, topic questions, AP Classroom Personal Progress Checks, unit tests, and a final AP-style exam. | Evaluation |
Frequently Asked Questions
AP Macroeconomics is an Advanced Placement course that explores how the economy works as a whole. Students study GDP, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, financial markets, and international trade. In addition, they learn how fiscal and monetary policies affect the economy while preparing for the AP Exam.
This course is a strong choice for motivated high school students interested in economics, business, finance, public policy, social sciences, or international relations. In addition, it is well suited for students planning to study economics or related fields at university.
Students develop skills in economic reasoning, graph analysis, data interpretation, calculations, policy evaluation, and written explanations. In addition, they strengthen their exam skills through AP-style multiple-choice and free-response questions.
No specific prerequisite is required. Students can begin the course without completing a previous economics course.
The course is typically completed over one academic year. Throughout the course, students complete lessons, assignments, graphing practice, calculations, unit assessments, and AP exam preparation.
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