Have you ever wondered why prices fluctuate for online retailers depending on the time and day? Or why people say, “time is money”? In AP Microeconomics, you’ll explore the answers to these questions as you learn the principles of economics that govern the actions of individuals and businesses. You’ll also explore concepts such as supply and demand, elasticity, and market structures to gain a deeper understanding of how economic decisions shape our world.
Have you ever wondered why the national debt is so large or why interest rates are considered to be so important? You’ll explore the answers to these questions as you learn how the economy works as a whole in AP Macroeconomics. As part of your studies, you’ll use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.
This course is part of the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board which makes demands on students equivalent to those of an introductory college course. Students who complete this course will also be enrolled in AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics and will take two associated Advanced Placement examinations and may earn college credit if a qualifying score is achieved.
This course meets face to face. Segments of the course, especially a financial literacy module, will be taught online, thereby satisfying the graduation requirement for a virtual course.
This course meets face to face. Segments of the course, especially a financial literacy module, will be taught online, thereby satisfying the graduation requirement for a virtual course.
Completion of this course fulfills the graduation requirement for one credit for Economics and Personal Finance.
Prerequisites
None
*If this course is taken through Virtual Virginia, students will need to take additional personal finance modules at their home school to meet the Economics and Personal Finance graduation requirement.