This is what the College Board has to say about the course you are taking: "An AP course in Macroeconomics is designed to give you a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. Such a course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price determination, and also develops your familiarity with economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics."

IT SOUNDS INTIMIDATING -- BUT YOU CAN DO IT!

Check the download page for the syllabus for the semester. Remember to check back here often for extra credit and suggested websites to help you in this course.

Get help with concepts from your text by going to: www.mhhe.com/economics/mcconnell15e/student_index.mhtml

Steven Reff of Arizona and Dick Brunell of Massachusetts have created a number of online lessons. Click on the link, reffonomics.com/1, to go to their website. You will find the Macroeconomics lessons in the lower right column. I met both of these guys at the AP grading last summer. They are great, as is their work. Their lessons should be a big help to you.