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AP Macroeconomics
Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts
1.1 Scarcity
1.2 Opportunity Cost and the Production Possibilities Curve (PPC)
1.3 Comparative Advantage and Gains from Trade
1.4 Demand
1.5 Supply
1.6 Market Equilibrium, Disequilibrium, and Changes in Equilibrium
Unit 2: Economic Indicators and the Business Cycle
Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination
Unit 4: Financial Sector
Unit 5: Long-Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies
Unit 6: Open Economy—International Trade and Finance
AP/Macroeconomics/Concept//Unit 1: Basic Economic Concepts/1.1 Scarcity

1.1 Scarcity

Syllabus
2026
Topic
1.1
Level
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Learning objectives

—MOD-1.A—Define scarcity and economic resourcesDefine scarcity and economic resources.• Individuals and societies are forced to make choices because most resources are scarce.• Enduring understanding MOD-1: The production possibilities curve (PPC) model is used to demonstrate the full employment level of output and to illustrate changes in full employment.

MOD-1.A—Define scarcity and economic resources

Define scarcity and economic resources.

  • Individuals and societies are forced to make choices because most resources are scarce.
  • Enduring understanding MOD-1: The production possibilities curve (PPC) model is used to demonstrate the full employment level of output and to illustrate changes in full employment.

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