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AP Microeconomics

$500$975

Fall 2024

Monday, September 9 – Friday, December 20, 2024

Format

Fixed-Pace Course

Prerequisites

None

Credit

AP

This course is the equivalent of a college-level introductory Microeconomics course. We examine the basics 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 different types of market structures and their deficiencies. Additionally, the course also examines the factor markets and the role of government intervention in providing public goods. On successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to sit the AP Microeconomics exam.

Completion of this course requires regular access to a laptop or desktop computer with working microphone and webcam, as well as a reliable internet connection.

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.

Term

Subject Area

Division

Credit Type

AP

Do you attend a CLI partner school?

Yes, No

Format

Fixed-Pace Course