Interactive Demo
The Economic Lens: Marginal Analysis Demo
The Economic Lens: Marginal Analysis Demo is a free, interactive learning demo from the AP Microeconomics course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for AP Program Principles, Evidence-based Learning, Big Ideas in Economics, Economic Modeling. Play with it directly in your browser — it features 1 slider and 2 buttons. This demo lives in the “Course Framework and Economic Thinking” section of the course.

How to use this demo
- Drag the sliders to change the inputs and watch the visualization update in real time.
- Use the “POSITIVE”, “NORMATIVE” buttons to trigger actions or reset the demo.
- Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.
What you'll explore
- AP Program Principles
- Evidence-based Learning
- Big Ideas in Economics
- Economic Modeling
- College Credit and Placement
- Career Preparation Integration
Frequently asked questions
What does the The Economic Lens: Marginal Analysis Demo demo do?
This section introduces the foundational principles of the AP Microeconomics course, emphasizing evidence-based inquiry and the structural framework of the curriculum. The Economic Lens: Marginal Analysis Demo turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.
What AP Microeconomics concept does The Economic Lens: Marginal Analysis Demo teach?
This section introduces the foundational principles of the AP Microeconomics course, emphasizing evidence-based inquiry and the structural framework of the curriculum. It focuses on AP Program Principles, Evidence-based Learning, Big Ideas in Economics, Economic Modeling, College Credit and Placement, Career Preparation Integration from the “Course Framework and Economic Thinking” section.
What can I control in The Economic Lens: Marginal Analysis Demo?
The sliders change the key inputs; the “POSITIVE”, “NORMATIVE” buttons run actions or reset the demo. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.
How does The Economic Lens: Marginal Analysis Demo fit into the AP Microeconomics course?
AP Microeconomics is an introductory college-level course that examines the principles of economics applying to individual decision-makers, including consumers and producers. The curriculum focuses on the nature and fun… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Course Framework and Economic Thinking” section. Open the full AP Microeconomics course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/ap-microeconomics-5a5959ac-ec57-4628-9b9e-5b5f1587dbe6 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.
What will I understand better after using The Economic Lens: Marginal Analysis Demo?
You'll build intuition for AP Program Principles, Evidence-based Learning, Big Ideas in Economics, Economic Modeling, College Credit and Placement, Career Preparation Integration — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on AP Microeconomics alone.
From the AP Microeconomics course
This interactive demo is part of the Course Framework and Economic Thinking section. Explore the full AP Microeconomics course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.
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