AP Microeconomics

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About the Exam

Exam Overview
The AP Microeconomics Exam will test your understanding of the economic concepts covered in the course, as well as your ability to define economic principles and models; explain given economic outcomes; determine outcomes of specific economic situations; and model economic situations using graphs or visual representations.

Starting with the 2023 exam, a four-function calculator is permitted for use on both sections of the exam.

Exam Duration
2hrs 10mins

Exam Date

  • Fri, May 5, 2023,
    12 PM Local

    AP Microeconomics Exam

    This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP Microeconomics Exam.

Exam Components

Starting with the 2023 exam, a four-function calculator is permitted for use on both sections of the exam.

 

60 questions 1hr 10mins 66% of Score

Questions require the use of economics content knowledge and reasoning across the range of course topics and skills. You’ll be asked to:

  • Define economic principles and models
  • Explain given economic outcomes
  • Determine the outcomes of specific economic situations

3 questions 1hr 33% of Score

The 60-minute time limit for this section includes a 10-minute reading period.

  • 1 long free-response question (50% of section score)
  • 2 short free-response questions (each worth 25% of section score)

You’ll be asked to:

  • Make assertions about economic concepts, principles, models, outcomes, and/or effects
  • Explain economic concepts, principles, models, outcomes, and/or effects
  • Perform numerical analysis and calculations
  • (On paper and pencil exams) Create graphs or visual representations
  • (On digital exams) Answer questions about given graphs and visuals

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