AP®︎ Macroeconomics: Topic 5.6 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 5.6 of AP Macroeconomics – Economic Growth to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.


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Real GDP Per Capita

Definition

Real GDP divided by population, used to compare average output per person.

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Real GDP Per Capita
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Real GDP divided by population, used to compare average output per person.

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Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS)
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The economy's full-employment output when all resources are fully used.

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Production Possibilities Curve (PPC) and LRAS Relationship
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An outward PPC shift matches a rightward LRAS shift because both show higher full-employment output.

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Aggregate Production Function
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A model showing how inputs like labor and capital determine total output.

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Aggregate Employment and Aggregate Output
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They are directly related because more workers produce more output, other things equal.

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Average Labor Productivity
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Output per employed worker.

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Productivity Determinants
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Technology, physical capital per worker, and human capital per worker determine output per worker.

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Technology
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Knowledge and innovation that let workers produce more output with the same resources.

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Physical Capital
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Human-made tools, equipment, and structures used to produce goods and services.

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Human Capital
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Workers' education, skills, training, and health that increase productivity.

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Output Per Capita and Capital Per Capita
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Output per person rises as physical capital per person and human capital per person increase.

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Saving and Investment
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More saving finances more investment in capital, supporting long-run economic growth.

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Economic Growth
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An increase in real GDP per capita over time, measured by its percent change.

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