Prerequisites: Previously taken AP course or teacher recommendation, taken with AP Government

Cost: $95

Macroeconomics Advanced Placement is a rigorous college-level course taught to the College Board AP standards. It will require significant home study and extensive in-class participation. This course will study the U.S. economy as a whole in a global context. Topics covered will include aggregate supply and demand, national income accounting, unemployment, inflation, business cycle, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, international trade and finance. This course also includes instruction concerning personal financial literacy and responsibility in accordance with state requirements. Students will be required to take the AP Macroeconomics exam in May. This class fulfills the economics requirement for graduation.