AP Macroeconomics
Overview
Study output, inflation, employment and policy transmission. Explain the causal chain before citing macro indicators in an investment report.
Exam structure
Hybrid digital: 60 multiple-choice questions in 70 minutes and 3 free-response questions in 60 minutes including reading time; handwritten free responses.
Exam dates
7 May 2027, Session 2, per AP Central; confirm local administration with the school.
Official syllabus
Past papers
Official course page
Study resources
AP Macroeconomics — course guide
Study output, inflation, employment and policy transmission. Explain the causal chain before citing macro indicators in an investment report.
Courses & Exams
Updated: Sep 11, 2026 · 7:28 AM · Beijing TimeSource: College BoardKhan Academy AP Macroeconomics
Free topic lessons and practice help consolidate macroeconomic models. Pair each model with a concrete shock and explain the resulting changes before checking the answer.
Courses & Exams
Updated: Sep 10, 2026 · 11:06 PM · Beijing TimeSource: Khan AcademyThe Fiscal Ship: Methodology and Classroom FAQ
Read the game’s assumptions and fiscal-sustainability definition before interpreting your result. The FAQ also links to teaching materials; historical baseline examples should not be mistaken for a current fiscal forecast.
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Updated: Sep 10, 2026 · 11:06 PM · Beijing TimeSource: Hutchins Center at BrookingsPast papers
AP Macroeconomics Released Free-Response Questions
Official released free-response questions and scoring information. Attempt a response before reading the scoring guidance, then identify the explanation or diagram that earned each mark.
Courses & Exams
Updated: Sep 10, 2026 · 11:06 PM · Beijing TimeSource: College BoardTools
FRED Economic Data
Free economic time series and charting from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Compare inflation, employment and output; check units, frequency and revisions before drawing conclusions.
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Updated: Sep 10, 2026 · 11:06 PM · Beijing TimeSource: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis