1. AP Macroeconomics Course Outline
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AP MACROECONOMICS - block sequence
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DateDayUnitTopicIN-CLASS
Activity/Assignment
What you need to do outside of class for the next class period (homework)Daily Plan
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8/16/2021No School
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8/17/2021B1 - Basic Economic Concepts (Ch.1/2)
Introduction/Scarcity1. Classroom procedures
2. Notes - Unit 1 - Basic Economic Concepts - Scarcity
1. Read Unit 1 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 2 from online textbook
2. Khan Academy (KA) - Scarcity
-Log into Canvas
-Introductory Zoom (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Go over syllabus, class expectations, grades
-Join AP Classroom if you haven’t already HERE (homework/assessments)
Class code: 7th - 6KM9NJ
-Join Khan Academy (Macroeconomics) HERE
-please use this format for your name: Last, First (not ds123...)
-Begin Unit 1 - Basic Economic Concepts
*You only need to complete Khan Academy Unit and AP Classroom assignments*
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (chapters ½)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Khan Academy - Scarcity - do NOT have to watch all of the videos)
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8/18/2021Aabove
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8/19/2021BOpportunity Costs, Production possibilities curve1. Notes - Unit 1 - Opportunity Costs/PPC
2. KA - Opportunity Costs/Production Possibiltiies Curve (due today, if possible)
1. if not completed in class, KA - OC/PPC-Log into Canvas
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 1 continued - Basic Economic Concepts - Markets, Equilibrium
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 3)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Market practice problems in class HERE (page 15)
-Khan Academy - Markets, Equilibrium/Quiz
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8/20/2021Aabove
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8/23/2021Abelow
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8/24/2021B1. Notes - Unit 1 - Basic Economic Concepts - Comparative Advantage and Gains from Trade1. Read Unit 1 packet notes, KA notes, and/or 2.2/9.3 in the online textbook
2. In class - KA - Comp. Adv./Concept Quiz 1
3. Homework - AP Classroom (APC) - Unit 1 - Basic Econ Concepts - Scarcity, OCs, PPC
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8/25/2021Abelow
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8/26/2021B1. Basic Economic Concepts (Ch.3)
Markets1. Notes - Unit 1 - Basic Economic Concepts - Markets
1. Read Unit 1 packet notes (the second set), KA notes, and/or Ch. 3 from online textbook
2. KA - Markets (Demand, Supply, Equilibrium)
-Log into Canvas
-KA, Comparative Advantage, Q3 solution HERE
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 1 - Basic Economic Concepts - Markets, Supply/Demand
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 3)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Khan Academy - Markets, Demand/Supply
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8/27/2021AMarkets, continued1. Finish 3 notes
2. Practice sheets
1. KA - Markets, cont. (Demand, Supply, Equilibrium)-Log into Canvas
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 1 continued - Basic Economic Concepts - Markets, Equilibrium
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 3)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Market practice problems in class HERE (page 15)
-Khan Academy - Markets, Equilibrium/Quiz
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1/18/21Holiday
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1/19/21BMarkets, continued1. Finish 3 notes
2. Practice sheets
1. KA - Markets, cont. (Demand, Supply, Equilibrium)-Log into Canvas
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 1 continued - Basic Economic Concepts - Markets, Equilibrium
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 3)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Market practice problems in class HERE (page 15)
-Khan Academy - Markets, Equilibrium/Quiz
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1/20/21Abelow
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1/21/21B1. Unit 1 practice1. AP online assignment - Unit 1 - Basic Economic Concepts (test review)-
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1/22/21B1. AP Classroom - Unit 1 - Basic Economic Concepts - Progress Check ("Test") - In-class1. Finish Progress Check
-open note
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1/25/21A1. AP Classroom - Unit 1 - Basic Economic Concepts - Progress Check ("Test") - In-class1. Finish Progress Check
-open note
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1/26/21BUnit 2 - Economic Performance and Measurement (Ch. 5-8GDP1. Notes - Unit 2 - Economic Performance and Measurement - GDP and limitiations1. Read Unit 2 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 5 from online textbook
2. KA - GDP and limitations
-Progress Check Update
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 2 - Economic performance and measurement - GDP
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 5)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Khan Academy - Circular Flow and GDP + Limitations of GDP
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1/27/21Aabove
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1/28/21BUnemployment and Inflation1. Notes - Unit 2 - Economic Performance and Measurement - Unemployment and Inflation1. Read Unit 2 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 7,8 from online textbook
2. KA - Unemployment and Inflation
-Progress Check 1 + extra credit (Called Unit 1 Test in KA)
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 2 - Economic performance and measurement - Unemployment and Inflation
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapters 7, 8)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Worked CPI example from Slides HERE
-Khan Academy - Unemployment and Inflation
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1/29/21Aabove
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2/1/2021AReal vs Nominal, Business Cycles1. Notes - Unit 2 - Economic Performance and Measurement - Real vs Nominal, Business Cycles1. Read Unit 2 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 5.2 from online textbook
2. KA - Real vs Nominal, Business Cycles
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2/2/2021Babove
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2/3/2021A1. APC Review in class
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2/4/2021Babove
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2/5/2021B1. Unit 2 Progress Check1. APC assignment (both MC/FRQ)
-open note
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2/8/2021A1. Unit 2 Progress Check1. APC assignment (both MC/FRQ)
-open note
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2/9/2021BUnit 3 - National Income and Price Determination (Ch. 10)Aggregate Demand and Multipliers1. Notes - Unit 3 - National Income and Price Determination - Aggregate Demand/Multipliers1. Read Unit 3 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 10 from the online textbook
2. KA - Aggregate Demand/Multipliers
-End of the 1st six-week period is Friday - check your grades
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 3 - National Income and Price Determination - Aggregate Demand/Multipliers
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 10)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Khan Academy - Aggregate Demand, Multipliers
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2/10/2021Aabove
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2/11/2021BAggregate Supply1. Notes - Unit 3 - National Income and Price Determination - Supply (short and long run)1. Read Unit 3 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 10 from the online textbook
2. KA - Supply (short and long run)
-Extra Credit for Unit 2 PC posted in KA
-It is called “Economic indicators and the business cycle: Unit test”
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 3 - National Income and Price Determination - Aggregate Supply
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 10)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Khan Academy - Aggregate Supply
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2/12/2021Aabove
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2/15/2021AEquilibrium in the ADAS Model and changes1. Notes - Unit 3 - National Income and Price Determination - Equilibrium1. Read Unit 3 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 10 from the online textbook
2. KA (2) - Equilibrium and changes in equilibrium
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 3 - National Income and Price Determination - Equilibrium and adjustment
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 10)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Khan Academy - Equilibrium and Changes
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2/16/2021Babove
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2/17/2021ALong Run Adjustment in the ADAS Model1. Notes - Unit 3 - National Income and Price Determination - Long run adjustment1. Read Unit 3 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 10 from the online textbook
2. KA - Long run adjustment
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 3 - National Income and Price Determination - Long run self-adjustment
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 10)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Khan Academy - Long run self-adjustment
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2/18/2021Babove
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2/19/2021B1. APC review assignment - Unit 31. APC assignment (both MC/FRQ) - NI and Price Adjustment (1) - ADAS, adjustment, long run
-open note
-APC - National Income and Price Determination (1) - ADAS, adjustment, long run
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2/22/2021A1. APC review assignment - Unit 31. APC assignment (both MC/FRQ) - NI and Price Adjustment (1) - ADAS, adjustment, long run
-open note
-APC - National Income and Price Determination (1) - ADAS, adjustment, long run
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2/23/2021BFiscal Policy1. Notes - Unit 3 - National Income and Price Determination - Fiscal Policy1. Read Unit 3 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 16 from the online textbook
2. KA - Fiscal Policy
3. APC - National Income and Price Determination - Test Review
-Go over APC FRQ (#2)
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 3 - National Income and Price Determination - Fiscal Policy
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 16)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Khan Academy - Fiscal Policy
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2/24/2021Aabove
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2/25/2021BAutomatic Stabilizers1. Notes - Unit 3 - National Income and Price Determination - Fiscal Policy1. Read Unit 3 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 16 from the online textbook
2. KA - Fiscal Policy
3. APC - National Income and Price Determination - Test Review
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 3 - National Income and Price Determination - Automatic Stabilizers
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 16)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Khan Academy - Automatic Stabilizers
-APC - National Income and Price Determination - Test Review - in-class/homework
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2/26/2021Aabove
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3/1Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
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3/2BUnit 3 Progress Check1. Unit 3 Progress Check
-APC assignment (both MC/FRQ)
-open note
-Go over Unit 3 Test Review Solutions (HERE)
-Unit 3 Progress Check ( APC - MC and FRQ assignments)
-Extra credit KA unit test available for points back on the above PC
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3/3Aabove
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3/4B
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3/5Aabove
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3/8/2021AUnit 4 - Financial Sector (Ch. 13/14)Money1. Notes - Unit 4 - Financial Sector - Financial Assets, Interest Rates1. Read Unit 4 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 13 from the online textbook
2. KA - Financial assets, Interest Rates
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 4 - Financial Sector - Financial Assets, Interest Rates
-Use KA videos/notes for this lesson
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 13)
-Khan Academy - Financial Assets, Interest Rates
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3/9/2021Babove
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3/10/2021A1. Notes - Unit 4 - Financial Sector - Money1. Read Unit 4 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 13 from the online textbook
2. KA - Money
3. KA - Financial Sector Quiz 1
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 4 - Financial Sector - Money
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 13)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Khan Academy - Money + Financial Sector Quiz 1
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3/11/2021Babove
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3/12/2021BBanking and multiple expansion1. Notes - Unit 4 - Financial Sector - Banking and multiple expansion1. Read Unit 4 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 13 from the online textbook
2. KA - Banking/Financial Sector Quiz 2
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 4 - Financial Sector - Banking and Multiple Expansion
-Use KA video lectures for this topic
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 13)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-TXST survey on Canvas
-Khan Academy - Banking + Financial Sector Quiz 2
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3/22/2021ABanking and multiple expansion1. Notes - Unit 4 - Financial Sector - Banking and multiple expansion1. Read Unit 4 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 13 from the online textbook
2. KA - Banking/Financial Sector Quiz 2
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3/23/2021BMoney Market1. Notes - Unit 4 - Financial Sector - Money Market1. Read Unit 4 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 14 from the online textbook
2. KA - Money Market Fundamentals and Changes
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 4 - Financial Sector - Money Market
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 14)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Khan Academy - Money market foundational concepts + Changes in the money market
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3/24/2021Aabove
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3/25/2021BMonetary Policy1. Notes - Unit 4 - Financial Sector - Monetary Policy1. Read Unit 4 packet notes, KA notes, and/or Ch. 14 from the online textbook
2. KA - Monetary Policy + Financial Sector Quiz 3
-Zoom lesson (link HERE - passcode: 760250)
-Unit 4 - Financial Sector - Monetary Policy
-ZOOM recorded lectures HERE
-(optional) Custom Slides HERE
-(optional) Textbook readings HERE (Chapter 14)
-(optional) Class notes HERE
-Khan Academy - Monetary Policy (2) + Financial Sector Quiz 3
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3/26/2021Aabove
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11/2/2020AAPC review assignment - Unit 41. APC assignment (both MC/FRQ) - Financial Sector
-open note
1. APC - Financial Sector-APC - Financial Sector - Test Review - in-class/homework
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11/3/2020Babove
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11/4/2020AUnit 4 Progress CheckUnit 4 Progress Check
-APC assignment (both MC/FRQ)
-open note
-Go over Unit 4 Test Review Solutions (HERE)
-Unit 4 Progress Check ( APC - MC and FRQ assignments)
-Extra credit APC assignment available for points back on the above PC
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11/5/2020Babove
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11/6/2020B
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11/9/2020A1. 15 notes/HW
2. MP Quiz practice problem/HW
3. Hand out 13-15 test reviews
1. finish PS 15 + outline
2. Study for 13-15 test
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11/10/2020BUnit 5 - Long run consequences of Stabilization Policies (Ch. 6, 16, 17)Fiscal and Monetary Policy Actions effects in the short run1. Notes - Unit 5 - Long Run - Fiscal and Monetary Policy Actions1. Read KA notes
2. KA - Fiscal/Monetary Policy Actions...
1. Option: Go through packet problems using balance sheet on board
2. Timed Banking/multiple expansion quiz
3. Ch. 15 notes
1. Read Ch. 15/packet
2. PS 15 (pg. 302 - 2-5 ) + outline ***assignment change - only #2 from PS 15 AND practice MP question to the right are due
MP practice problem: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lKogWV0wB3veJ6gC0OMyC6-_gvZX5AoCG-w4RI1tpnI/edit?usp=sharing
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11/11/2020Aabove1. Go over reviews
2. 13-15 test
3. Hand out Trade packets
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11/12/2020BPhillips Curve1. Notes - Unit 5 - Long Run - Phillips Curve1. Read KA notes, Ch. 11.4 in online textbook
2. KA - Phillips Curve
1. 15 notes
2. MP Quiz practice problem/HW
3. Hand out 13-15 test reviews
1. finish PS 15 + outline
2. Study for 13-15 test
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11/13/2020Aabove
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11/16/2020AMoney Growth and Inflation1. Notes - Unit 5 - Long Run - Money Growth and Inflation1. Read KA notes
2. KA - Money Growth and Inflation/Quiz 1
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11/17/2020Babove
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11/18/2020ACrowding out/Deficits and debt1. Notes - Unit 5 - Long Run - Crowding out/Deficits and debt1. Read KA notes
2. KA - Crowding out/Deficits and debt
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11/19/2020Babove
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11/20/2020BEconomic Growth/Public policy1. Notes - Unit 5 - Long Run - Economic growth/policy1. Read KA notes
2. KA - Economic growth/policy
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11/30/2020AEconomic Growth/Public policy1. Notes - Unit 5 - Long Run - Economic growth/policy1. Read KA notes
2. KA - Economic growth/policy
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12/1/2020Babove
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12/2/2020AAPC review assignment - Unit 51. APC assignment (both MC/FRQ) - Long Run Consequences of Stabiliization Policies
-open note
1. APC - Financial Sector-APC - Financial Sector - Test Review - in-class/homework
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12/3/2020Babove
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12/4/2020AUnit 5 Progress CheckUnit 5 Progress Check
-APC assignment (both MC/FRQ)
-open note
-Go over Unit 5 Test Review Solutions (HERE)
-Unit 5 Progress Check ( APC - MC and FRQ assignments)
-Extra credit KA unit test available for points back on the above PC
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12/7/2020AUnit 5 Progress CheckUnit 5 Progress Check
-APC assignment (both MC/FRQ)
-open note
-Go over Unit 5 Test Review Solutions (HERE)
-Unit 5 Progress Check ( APC - MC and FRQ assignments)
-Extra credit KA unit test available for points back on the above PC
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12/8/2020BBOP
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12/9/2020A
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12/10/2020BFOREX
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12/11/2020BPC
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12/14/2020APC
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12/15/2020BMC Exam
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12/16/2020A
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12/17/2020BFRQ Exam
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12/18/2020A
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