AP Microeconomics

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About the Exam

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

Tue, May 7, 2024

8 AM 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.

 

Section I: Multiple Choice

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

Section II: Free Response

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
  • Create graphs or visual representations
  • Answer questions about given graphs and visuals

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