AP Economics Online Tutoring (Microeconomics & Macroeconomics)
Understand how markets work and how economies function
Master diagrams, data interpretation, and FRQ writing
Learn with experienced AP Economics specialists
WHY RIFORMA IS THE TOP CHOICE FOR AP ECONOMICS
80%
of Riforma AP Economics students score 4 or 5
1.3 Points
Average score improvement within 6–8 weeks
50+
AP Economics specialists and senior instructors
82%
See strong improvement in FRQs within weeks
WHAT IS AP ECONOMICS?
AP Economics consists of two college-level courses: AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics. Microeconomics focuses on individual decision-makers, markets, and resource allocation, while Macroeconomics examines the economy as a whole, including growth, inflation, unemployment, and fiscal and monetary policy. Together, they build strong analytical and data-driven reasoning skills.
AP Economics develops critical thinking, data interpretation, and decision-making skills essential for majors in economics, business, finance, public policy, and social sciences. Strong scores enhance college applications and may earn university credit. The course also helps students understand real-world economic issues and global financial systems.
AP ECONOMICS UNITS OVERVIEW
AP Microeconomics — Units
Unit | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts | Scarcity, opportunity cost, production possibilities |
Unit 2: Supply and Demand | Markets, elasticity, equilibrium |
Unit 3: Production, Cost, and Perfect Competition | Costs, profit maximization, perfect competition |
Unit 4: Imperfect Competition | Monopoly, monopolistic competition, oligopoly |
Unit 5: Factor Markets | Labor and capital markets, income distribution |
Unit 6: Market Failure and Government Intervention | Externalities, public goods, taxation, subsidies |
AP Macroeconomics — Units
Unit | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts | Economic systems, opportunity cost |
Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle | GDP, inflation, unemployment, business cycles |
Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination | Aggregate demand and aggregate supply |
Unit 4: Financial Sector | Money, banking, monetary policy |
Unit 5: Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies | Economic growth, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy |
Unit 6: Open Economy and International Trade | Trade, exchange rates, balance of payments |
AP ECONOMICS EXAM OVERVIEW
Section A — Multiple Choice (MCQ)
66.7% of Exam Score
Time: 70 minutes
Format: 60 questions
Covers: Economic concepts, graphs, calculations, and real-world scenarios.
Section B — Free Response (FRQ)
33.3% of Exam Score
Time: 60 minutes
Format: 3 questions
Skills Tested: Graph analysis, written explanation, data interpretation, and economic reasoning.
HOW RIFORMA’S AP ECONOMICS TUTORING WORKS
Concept Clarity
We simplify economic models and connect them to real-world examples.
FRQ & Graph Practice
Students practise diagrams, explanations, and rubric-aligned responses.
Exam Strategy
Timed practice, structured feedback, and revision cycles build confidence.
COMMON CHALLENGES STUDENTS FACE IN AP ECONOMICS
Graph Interpretation
Students struggle drawing, shifting, and explaining economic graphs correctly.
FRQ Structure
Many lose points due to incomplete explanations or missing economic terminology.
Concept Application
Applying theory to real-world scenarios is challenging under exam pressure.
Micro vs Macro Confusion
Students mix concepts between individual markets and the overall economy.
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