Interactive Demo

AD-AS Macro Model Interactive

AD-AS Macro Model Interactive is a free, interactive learning demo from the AP Macroeconomics course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Aggregate Demand (AD), Short-Run Aggregate Supply (SRAS), Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS), Multipliers (Spending and Tax). Play with it directly in your browser — it features direct drag interaction. This demo lives in the “Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination” section of the course.

Preview of the AD-AS Macro Model Interactive interactive demo
Preview of AD-AS Macro Model Interactive — play the live version below.
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How to use this demo

  1. Click and drag directly on the canvas to manipulate the scene.
  2. Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.

What you'll explore

Frequently asked questions

What does the AD-AS Macro Model Interactive demo do?

Unit 3 introduces the Aggregate Demand-Aggregate Supply (AD-AS) model, the central tool for analyzing macroeconomic fluctuations. It explains how the economy reaches equilibrium and how fiscal policy can be used to addr… AD-AS Macro Model Interactive turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.

What AP Macroeconomics concept does AD-AS Macro Model Interactive teach?

Unit 3 introduces the Aggregate Demand-Aggregate Supply (AD-AS) model, the central tool for analyzing macroeconomic fluctuations. It explains how the economy reaches equilibrium and how fiscal policy can be used to addr… It focuses on Aggregate Demand (AD), Short-Run Aggregate Supply (SRAS), Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS), Multipliers (Spending and Tax), Fiscal Policy, Automatic Stabilizers from the “Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination” section.

What can I control in AD-AS Macro Model Interactive?

You can drag elements directly on the canvas. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.

How does AD-AS Macro Model Interactive fit into the AP Macroeconomics course?

AP Macroeconomics is a college-level course that explores the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. Students use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concept… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination” section. Open the full AP Macroeconomics course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/ap-macroeconomics-e215a86d-3bf6-4ee4-9294-4cc03ac2d317 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.

What will I understand better after using AD-AS Macro Model Interactive?

You'll build intuition for Aggregate Demand (AD), Short-Run Aggregate Supply (SRAS), Long-Run Aggregate Supply (LRAS), Multipliers (Spending and Tax), Fiscal Policy, Automatic Stabilizers — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on AP Macroeconomics alone.

From the AP Macroeconomics course

This interactive demo is part of the Unit 3: National Income and Price Determination section. Explore the full AP Macroeconomics course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.

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