AP Economics

Advanced Placement Economics will provide students a thorough understanding of basic economic concepts; the nature and functions of product and factor markets. Students will study the role of the government, as well as the concepts of efficiency and equity. Topics also include: measures of economic performance; national income and price determination; economic growth; international finance, exchange rates and balance of payments. Students are expected to take the accompanying AP Exam, which may qualify them for advanced standing in college and/or college credit. This course includes both AP Micro and AP Macro Economics. Students enrolled in this course must complete the EverFi personal finance modules to satisfy the Economics and Personal Finance graduation requirement