Question about AP Econ

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<p>After taking a general economics course my junior year and Macro/Micro through dual enrollment at a community college my senior year, I am self-studying for the AP Macro/Micro tests. </p>

<p>My question is, are the tests almost completely theory, or are there also applications of, for example, micro equations? I don't see how this is possible if calculators aren't allowed. Obviously things like figuring out comparative advantage or opportunity cost don't require calculators, but I'm wondering about things such as elasticity and cost. Is it only theory regarding such topics?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Yes, you will rarely encounter mathematics on the actual AP exam. But for cost, revenue, utility, etc. you might have to analyze profit maximization which is just working with a data set. Most of the equations tend to help with the theory anyways but the actual math involved is very basic or nonexistent.</p>