AP Macroeconomics Crash Course, Book + Online: Get a Higher Score in Less Time

by Jason Welker M.Ed.

Overview

AP® Macroeconomics Crash Course® - updated for the current exam!

A Higher Score in Less Time!

At REA, we invented the quick-review study guide for AP® exams. A decade later, REA’s Crash Course® remains the top choice for AP® students who want to make the most of their study time and earn a high score.

Here’s why more AP® teachers and students turn to REA’s AP®Macroeconomics Crash Course®:

Targeted Review - Study Only What You Need to Know. REA’s all-new 2nd edition addresses all the latest test revisions. Our Crash Course® is based on an in-depth analysis of the revised AP® Macroeconomics course description outline and sample AP® test questions. We cover only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time.

Expert Test-taking Strategies and Advice. Written by a veteran AP® Macroeconomics teacher, the book gives you the topics and critical context that will matter most on exam day. Crash Course® relies on the author’s extensive analysis of the test’s structure and content. By following his advice, you can boost your score.

Practice questions – a mini-test in the book, a full-length exam online. Are you ready for your exam? Try our focused practice set inside the book. Then go online to take our full-length practice exam. You’ll get the benefits of timed testing, detailed answers, and automatic scoring that pinpoints your performance based on the official AP® exam topics – so you'll be confident on test day.

When it's crucial crunch time and your Advanced Placement® exam is just around the corner, you need REA's Crash Course® for AP® Macroeconomics!
 


About Our Author:

Jason Welker teaches economics to nearly 100 students from 40 countries each year. Jason writes a blog for Economics students around the world which can be read at www.welkerswikinomics.com. He has also led workshops on technology in the Economics classroom at AP® Summer Institutes and at the National Center for Economics Education conference in Washington, D.C.

He has recently completed a textbook for the IB Economics curriculum, and is constantly developing and making available many other resources for Econ students through his website. His latest venture, Macroeconomics Crash Course, provides students with a powerful resource for use in preparation for their AP® exams.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738612591
Publisher:	Research & Education Association
Publication date:	09/15/2020
Series:	Advanced Placement (AP) Crash Course
Edition description:	Second Edition, Revised
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	345,506
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	16 - 18 Years

About the Author

Jason Welker teaches economics to nearly 100 students from 40 countries each year. Mr. Welker writes a blog for Economics students around the world which can be read at www.welkerswikinomics.com. He has also led workshops on technology in the Economics classroom at AP® Summer Institutes and at the National Center for Economics Education Conference in Washington, D.C.

He recently completed a textbook for the IB Economics curriculum, and is constantly developing and making available many other resources for Econ students through his website. His latest venture, the completely revised and updated Macroeconomics Crash Course (2nd Edition), provides students with a powerful resource for use in preparation for their AP® exams.

Table of Contents

About Our Book v

About Our Author vi

About REA vi

Part I Introduction

Chapter 1 Keys for Success on the AP® Macroeconomics Exam 3

Chapter 2 Key Formulas and Definitions for AP® Macroeconomics 9

Part II Content Review

Unit 1 Basic Economic Concepts

Chapter 3 Basic Economic Concepts 23

Unit 2 Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle 55

Chapter 4 Economic indicators and the Business Cycle 55

Unit 3 National Income and Price Determination

Chapter 5 National income and Price Determination 91

Unit 4 Financial Sector

Chapter 6 Financial Sector 135

Unit 5 Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies

Chapter 7 Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies 175

Unit 6 Open Economy-International Trade and Finance

Chapter 8 Open Economy-International Trade and Finance 211

Part III Test-Taking Strategies and Practice Questions

Chapter 9 Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Questions 235

Chapter 10 Practice Multiple-Choice Questions 245

Chapter 11 Strategies for the Free-Response Questions 263

Economics Glossary 271

Practice Exam rea.com/studycenter