ACCESS Course Number:
423
State Course Number:
230054
Subject Area:
Audience:
11-12
Credits:
0.5
Prerequisites:
Successful Completion of Rigorous High School Academic Course Work
Testing Requirements:
Term Exam; Optional AP Exam
Materials:
For resources including textbooks go to:
http://accessdl.state.al.us/content/Web_Based_Courses_Resource_List
Description:
College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for macroeconomics; basic economic concepts; measurement of economic performance; national income and price determination; financial sector; inflation, unemployment, and stabilization policies; economic growth and productivity; open economy; international trade and finance. Students are encouraged to take the AP Macroeconomics Exam in order to earn college credit.