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Free-response practice

Macroeconomics free-response questions

Free-response questions (FRQs) are the part of the AP® Macroeconomics exam where you write your own answers. Here they're grouped the way the exam uses them. Write your answer, then score it yourself with the rubric and a model answer, or sign in for free AI scoring.

24 questions · 2 types

Long free-response question

A multi-part question that follows one economy through a situation and ties several models together, such as AD–AS, the Phillips curve, the money or reserve market, loanable funds and the foreign exchange market. You draw and label graphs (described in words on this site), name the right policy, do a calculation or two, and explain the chain of effects step by step.

On the exam: Question 1 of 3 in Section II (60 minutes for all three, including a 10-minute reading period; 33.35% of the exam score). Worth half the section score; about 25 minutes suggested. A four-function calculator is allowed. Plan on about 25 minutes for one.

Short free-response question

A shorter question on one or two models, often with data in a table. You might calculate something like an unemployment rate, real GDP or the spending change needed to close a gap, draw a labeled graph (described in words on this site), and explain an effect.

On the exam: Questions 2 and 3 of 3 in Section II; each is worth a quarter of the section score, with about 12 minutes suggested for each. A four-function calculator is allowed. Plan on about 12 minutes for one.