AP®︎ Macroeconomics: Topic 2.1 Practice Test

Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 2.1 of AP Macroeconomics – The Circular Flow and GDP.


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Question 1 Easy

This question tests the following: MEA-1.A.2

What is the circular flow diagram?

AA chart of population growth
BA diagram showing flow of resources and money in an economy
CA schedule of governmental budgets
DA map of trade routes

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Topic 2.1: The Circular Flow and GDP

Learning Objective: MEA-1.A

a. Define (using the circular flow diagram as appropriate) how GDP is measured and its components. b. Calculate nominal GDP.

Essential Knowledge: MEA-1.A.1

GDP is a measure of final output of the economy.

Essential Knowledge: MEA-1.A.2

GDP as a total flow of income and expenditure can be represented by the circular flow diagram.

Essential Knowledge: MEA-1.A.3

There are three ways of measuring GDP: the expenditures approach, the income approach, and the value-added approach.