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. In May, the students will take one or both AP Economics Examinations (Microeconomics or Macroeconomics) to qualify for Advanced standing and/or credit in college.
Schools
Battlefield High School
Colgan High School
Forest Park High School
Freedom High School
Gainesville High School
Hylton High School
Osbourn Park High School
Patriot High School
Woodbridge High School
Requirements
Teacher recommendation
Prerequisites
None
Notes
This course fulfills the Economics and Personal Finance graduation requirement.