*This course is not available July/August Track C*
AP Macroeconomics is a college-level investigation of national and global economic patterns and
indicators. Although many foundation principles of microeconomics, such as supply and demand, are
used in macroeconomics, they are used in a broader manner to apply to the markets and production of
entire countries, rather than individual consumers or businesses. Other topics of note explored during
this course include: the business cycle, inflation and deflation, types of unemployment, government
fiscal versus monetary policy, the effect of interest rates, international trade and finance, currency
exchange rates, and more. This is an Advanced Placement course, so students will be highly encouraged
to take the AP exam in May in an attempt to receive college credit for the course. Macroeconomics is a
common required course for business, political science, public policy and international relations
students at the undergraduate university level.
Recommended Grades: 11-12 Course