AP Microeconomics

Advanced Placement Microeconomics analyzing individual economic decision-making.

Study Strategies

Mastering Graphs and Diagrams

Visualize to Understand

Graphs are a key part of AP Microeconomics. Practice drawing and interpreting supply and demand curves, shifts, and equilibrium points. Label all axes, curves, and intersections clearly.

  • Use color coding to keep supply and demand separate.
  • Practice explaining what happens when curves shift.
  • Double-check that your labels match the question.

The better you get at graphs, the faster and more accurately you can answer questions.

Examples

  • Drawing a new equilibrium after a change in demand.

  • Labeling consumer and producer surplus on a supply and demand graph.