CLEP Macroeconomics

CLEP Macroeconomics covers the principles of macroeconomic theory, including national income, inflation, and fiscal policy.

Study Strategies

Active Practice with Real Data

Practice with Real Economic Data

Use real-world data to sharpen your macroeconomics skills! Visit official sources like the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis or Federal Reserve websites. Practice:

  • Calculating GDP from official data tables
  • Tracking inflation using CPI reports
  • Analyzing unemployment trends over time

Working with real data makes concepts stick and prepares you for practical questions.

Examples

  • Download the latest unemployment data and plot a graph to spot trends.

  • Find the current inflation rate and analyze how it has changed over the past year.