Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts

AP Macroeconomics

What You Will Learn

The Big Picture

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Core Concepts You Must Master

Scarcity and Opportunity Cost

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The Production Possibilities Curve (PPC)

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Comparative Advantage and Trade

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Supply, Demand, and Equilibrium

Key Macro Connections

Study Tips for This Unit

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