AP Macroeconomics
Course Description:
This course is designed to give you a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. Such a course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price determination, and also develops your familiarity with economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics
Evaluation:
Assignments, unit tests, quizzes, in-class assignments. Students have the option to take the AP exam in May. Students that score a 4 or 5 may receive credit university credit for the course.
What type of student enjoys and is successful in this course?
Students interested in current affairs, those going into business administration or commerce.
What would be a good alternate to this course:
AP Microeconomics, Financial Accounting 12, Entrepreneurship 12, Economics 12
What career areas/professions does this course help prepare a student for?
Business Administration/Commerce
** it is recommended that students in Grade 10 or 11 take AP Microeconomics before they take AP Macroeconomics