Student “participation” is the essence of this course, which examines societal issues, and public policies will include having students define societal issues as well as gather current and historical data related to these issues. In addition, identifying individuals and groups directly and indirectly interested in the resolution of these specific issues are among some of the requirements of this course. AP Macroeconomics is an introductory college-level course that focuses on the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination; it also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.
Prerequisites
Students must have completed and maintained an 80 or better cumulative average or higher in the following three courses: Global History and Geography 9, Global History and Geography 10, United States History and Government 11.
Notes
Students have the option to earn 3 college credits through Farmingdale State College in the honors level.