Trade According to the Ricardo Way

The latest video for AP Macroeconomics, we look at comparative and absolute advantage (with the help of the beautiful Princess Caroline) ...

New Semester, New Ideas, New Video Series

So here we go, the journey to May 15th begins now.

One of the more important parts of AP Macroeconomics (at least in terms of passing the AP test and receiving potential college credit) is graphing. Knowing how to draw and move graphs - yes, but also what they show and how to read them.

The first graph we need to know is the Production Possibilities Curve (or Graph). Using the ideas we have talked about in class, combine them (like Captain Planet) with the video below to get a full understanding of PPCs.

Enjoy.

I Pass the Baton to You

We are now a week and a half away from the AP Exam.

8 school days!

We have reviewed. Then we have reviewed so more. We will continue to look at , work on, and review concepts, FRQs, and multiple choice questions. BUT ...

you need to take ownership at this point. You have materials to review. You have notes. You have study guides. You have test preps. Use them. Take ownership.

You all have the potential and ability to do well, maybe even surprise yourself, on the exam next week. It'll take work. It'll take effort on your part.

Now go study!

Time to See Where We Stand

We will be taking a practice AP test the next two days (today is multiple choice and tomorrow is FRQs).

You are prepared for this.
You can do this.
Remember to read carefully, and don't over-think.
Answer what the question is asking.

Good luck, and may the force be with you

Calm Before Chaos

Tomorrow we begin the two day process of taking a practice AP test, so that means today is the last day to ask questions and get clarity before tomorrow. We will look over the multiple choice questions we worked on in groups last week, and time permitting some of the FRQs.

By the way - test corrections are due when I leave today (around 4:10 or so)!!!

Debate: Is Minimum Wage a Good Thing?

NPR had an interesting debate the other day on whether the minimum wage was a good or bad thing for the American worker(s) and economy as a whole.
Here's the link to the article and audio is at the top of the page Should We Abolish the Minimum Wage?

So AP Macro economists - what are your thoughts? Give support ...

The Long and Winding Road

Today we continue our march through the practice AP problems, some groups working on multiple choice sets and others (the lucky few) working on FRQs. Only 14 days left - yes you read that correctly 14 days until the AP test!!

Stay focused. Work your 5 Steps to a 5 review books.

Coming soon - links to review videos on YouTube (sorry they are not mine)