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A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCORE Score-Raising Features Include:*4 full-length practice exams, 2 in the book + 2 on Cross-Platform *Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations*Comprehensive overview of the AP Macroeconomics exam format *Practice questions that reflect both multiple-choice and free-response question types, just like the ones you will see on test day*Proven strategies specific to each section of the test BONUS Cross-Platform Prep Course for extra practice exams with personalized study plans, interactive tests, powerful analytics and progress charts, flashcards, games, and more! (see inside front and back covers for details)5 MINUTES TO A 5 section: 180 Questions and Activities (90 Micro & 90 Macro) that give you an extra 5 minutes of review for every day of the school year, reinforcing the most vital course material and building the skills and confidence you need to succeed on the AP exam The 5-Step Plan:Step 1: Set up your study plan with three model schedulesStep 2: Determine your readiness with an AP-style Diagnostic ExamStep 3: Develop the strategies that will give you the edge on test dayStep 4: Review the terms and concepts you need to achieve your highest scoreStep 5: Build your confidence with full-length practice exams
Contents
IntroductionStep 1 Set Up Your Study Program1 What You Need to Know About the AP Macroeconomics Exam2 How to Plan Your TimeStep 2 Determine Your Test Readiness3 Take the Diagnostic ExamDiagnostic Exam: AP MacroeconomicsStep 3 Develop Strategies for Success4 How to Approach Each Question TypeSection I: Multiple-Choice QuestionsSection II: Free-Response QuestionsStep 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High5 Fundamentals of Economic Analysis5.1 Scarce Resources5.2 Production Possibilities5.3 Functions of Economic Systems6 Demand, Supply, Market Equilibrium, and Welfare Analysis6.1 Demand6.2 Supply6.3 Market Equilibrium6.4 Welfare Analysis7 Macroeconomic Measures of Performance7.1 The Circular Flow Model7.2 Accounting for Output and Income7.3 Inflation and the Consumer Price Index7.4 Unemployment8 Consumption, Saving, Investment, and the Multiplier8.1 Consumption and Saving8.2 Investment8.3 The Multiplier Effect9 Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply9.1 Aggregate Demand (AD)9.2 Aggregate Supply (AS)9.3 Macroeconomic Equilibrium9.4 The Trade-Off Between Inflation and Unemployment10 Fiscal Policy, Economic Growth, and Productivity10.1 Expansionary and Contractionary Fiscal Policy10.2 Difficulties of Fiscal Policy10.3 Economic Growth and Productivity11 Money, Banking, and Monetary Policy11.1 Money and Financial Assets11.2 Fractional Reserve Banking and Money Creation11.3 Monetary Policy12 International Trade12.1 Comparative Advantage and Gains from Trade12.2 Balance of Payments12.3 Foreign Exchange Rates12.4 Trade BarriersStep 5 Build Your Test-Taking ConfidenceAP Macroeconomics Practice Exam 1AP Macroeconomics Practice Exam 25 Minutes to a 590 AP Macroeconomics Activities and Questions in 5 Minutes a Day90 AP Microeconomics Activities and Questions in 5 Minutes a DayAppendixesFurther ReadingWebsitesGlossaryImportant Formulas and ConditionsNER(01): WOW
