Question 1
In an economy with a marginal propensity to save of 0.2, firms increase investment spending by 25 billion dollars. What is the maximum possible increase in real GDP, in billions of dollars?
The AP Macroeconomics exam in 2027
2 hours 10 minutes in two sections: 60 multiple-choice questions in 70 minutes, worth two thirds of the score, then 3 free-response questions in 60 minutes, worth a third. You read the questions in the Bluebook app and handwrite free-response answers, graphs included, in a paper booklet.
| Section I | 60 multiple-choice questions, 70 minutes, two thirds of the score |
|---|---|
| Section II | 3 free-response questions, 60 minutes with a 10-minute reading period, a third of the score |
| Calculator | A four-function calculator on both sections |
| Date | Friday, May 7, 2027, Session 2 |
The two sections
- Section I: 60 multiple-choice questions in 70 minutes, two thirds of the exam score.
- Section II: 3 free-response questions in 60 minutes, including a 10-minute reading period: 1 long question worth 10 points and 2 short questions worth 5 points each. Together they are a third of the score.
- Free-response questions ask you to make claims, explain them, calculate, and draw correctly labeled graphs.
- It is a hybrid digital exam: you read every question in Bluebook, and you write free-response answers by hand in a paper booklet.
- A four-function calculator is allowed on both sections.
The six units and their weights
- Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts, 5–10% of Section I
- Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle, 12–17%
- Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination, 17–27%
- Unit 4: Financial Sector, 18–23%
- Unit 5: Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies, 20–30%
- Unit 6: Open Economy: International Trade and Finance, 10–13%
Pacing
Section I gives you 70 seconds a question. In Section II, use the 10-minute reading period to plan your graphs, then spend about 25 minutes on the long question and about 12 minutes on each short one. Answer every part: free-response points are earned one at a time, so a later part can still score after a slip earlier on.
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Question 2
In an economy with limited reserves, real GDP falls during a recession while the money supply is unchanged. What happens in the money market?
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Questions people ask
How long is the AP Macroeconomics exam?
2 hours 10 minutes: Section I is 70 minutes and Section II is 60 minutes, including a 10-minute reading period.
When is the AP Macroeconomics exam in 2027?
Friday, May 7, 2027, in Session 2. Your AP coordinator confirms the exact time and place.
How many questions are on the AP Macroeconomics exam?
63: 60 multiple-choice questions in Section I and 3 free-response questions in Section II.
Can you use a calculator on the AP Macroeconomics exam?
Yes. A four-function calculator is allowed on both sections.