FenDoDo’s AP Macroeconomics course is designed to help students deeply understand key economic concepts, master AP exam strategies, and earn top scores. Our expert tutors provide clear explanations, practical examples, and targeted practice—making complex topics accessible and engaging.
Course Content
- Basic Economic Concepts: Scarcity, opportunity cost, production possibilities, comparative advantage, and the nature of economics as a science.
- Measurement of Economic Performance: GDP, inflation, unemployment, and business cycles.
- National Income and Price Determination: Aggregate demand and supply, fiscal policy, and multiplier effects.
- Financial Sector: Money, banking, central banking, monetary policy, and the money market.
- Stabilization Policies: Fiscal and monetary policy tools, economic growth, and stabilization tradeoffs.
- Open Economy: International trade, foreign exchange markets, balance of payments, and the impact of globalization.
- Graphing and Analysis: Practice with all major AP macro graphs (AD/AS, Phillips Curve, Loanable Funds Market, Money Market, Foreign Exchange, etc.)
Exam Structure
- Section 1: Multiple Choice (66 questions, 1 hour 10 min, 66% of score)
- Section 2: Free Response (3 questions, 1 hour, 33% of score)
- 1 long free-response question (worth 50% of Section 2)
- 2 short free-response questions (each worth 25% of Section 2)
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Skills Developed
- Analytical thinking and economic reasoning
- Clear, structured essay writing for FRQs
- Graphing and interpreting data
- Application of macroeconomic models to real-world situations
- Efficient exam time management and problem-solving
Who Should Take AP Macroeconomics?
- Students taking AP Economics for the first time
- Anyone aiming for a 4 or 5 on the AP exam
- Students preparing for college majors in economics, business, or social sciences
- Learners seeking to strengthen analytical and writing skills for university-level coursework
College Credit
Many U.S. colleges grant credit or advanced placement for high AP Macroeconomics scores (usually a 4 or 5). This can satisfy introductory economics or social science course requirements, allowing students to advance to intermediate or higher-level economics courses earlier in their college curriculum.
