AP Macroeconomics

This course is the equivalent of a college-level introductory Macroeconomics course. We examine the fundamentals of economics, starting with the concept of scarcity of resources and the problem of satisfying unlimited human wants. The course extensively uses the concepts of demand and supply, opportunity cost, and decision-making based on marginal analysis. These concepts examine the behavior and performance of the economy as a whole. Aggregate changes in the economy such as unemployment, growth rate, gross domestic product, and inflation are the focus of this course. On successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to sit the AP Macroeconomics exam.

To successfully complete this course, students will need access to a laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection and a working webcam and microphone. This course may also require purchase of texts or other course materials.

This Fixed-Paced course incorporates a blend of synchronous and asynchronous elements. Students and teacher meet live via zoom on a regular weekly schedule. In addition, students complete coursework including guided readings, interactive videos, text and video-based discussion threads, problem sets, individual and collaborative projects, and so on. While these activities are time-flexible, teachers sequence them with weekly deadlines to help students keep on track and encourage and support the development of productive time management skills.

During the course orientation period, CLI asks students to complete a survey on their availability for live class meetings. Teachers set individual class meeting times based on student responses.