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If concepts like "national budget," "GDP," and "international trade" make your eyes glaze over, check out Shmoop's AP Macroeconomics guide for a crash course in real-world issues...and a slew of helpful tips for conquering the exam.
Specifically designed for mastering the AP Macroeconomics exam. Learn why you should focus your studying on inflation and unemployment, why the Fed is so darn important, and what makes macroeconomics so much bigger than microeconomics.
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Comparative Advantage, Absolute Advantage, Specialization & Exchange
Macroeconomic Issues: Business Cycle, Unemployment, Inflation & Growth
Measurement of Economic Importance
Real vs. Nominal GDP, GDP Deflator, and Consumer Price Index
Economic Growth & Productivity
The Financial Sector
Stocks and Bonds
The Fed, Banks and the Creation of Money
National Income & Price Determination
Mechanics of Economic Fluctuations
Inflation, Unemployment & Stabilization Policies
Fiscal Policy and Limitations of Monetary Policy
Open Economy: International Trade & Finance
Inflation, Unemployment & Stabilization Policies
Balance of Payments and Exchange Rates
And a lot more!