AP Microeconomics

Advanced Placement Microeconomics analyzing individual economic decision-making.

Study Strategies

Applying Concepts to Real-World Scenarios

Think Like an Economist

AP Micro questions often ask you to apply ideas to real-life situations. Practice connecting theory to things you see or read about every day.

  • Relate opportunity cost to your own choices.
  • Use marginal analysis when making decisions in practice problems.
  • Explain incentives you see in stores, schools, or news articles.

The more you relate the material to your life, the easier it is to remember and use.

Examples

  • Explaining how a sale at your favorite store shifts demand.

  • Identifying opportunity cost in your daily routine.