Cracking the AP Economics (Micro & Macro), 2002-2003 Edition (College Test Prep) [Paperback]

David Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Series: College Test Prep | Publication Date: January 29, 2002

The Princeton Review realizes that acing the AP Economics exam is very different from getting straight As in school. The Princeton Review doesn't try to teach students everything there is to know about economics--only the techniques they'll need to score higher on the exam. There’s a big difference. In Cracking the AP Micro & Macro Economics, TPR will teach test takers how to think like the test makers and

• Score higher by reviewing the economics concepts most likely to be tested
• Safeguard against traps that can lower scores
• Crack the free-response questions by making graphs that work
• Perfect skills with review questions in each chapter

This book includes 2 full-length, simulated AP Macro & Micro Economics exams. All of The Princeton Review practice test questions are like the ones test takers will see on the actual exam, and every solution is fully explained.

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The Princeton Review realizes that acing the AP Economics exam is very different from getting straight As in school. The Princeton Review doesn't try to teach students everything there is to know about economics--only the techniques they'll need to score higher on the exam. There?s a big difference. In Cracking the AP Micro & Macro Economics, TPR will teach test takers how to think like the test makers and

? Score higher by reviewing the economics concepts most likely to be tested
? Safeguard against traps that can lower scores
? Crack the free-response questions by making graphs that work
? Perfect skills with review questions in each chapter

This book includes 2 full-length, simulated AP Macro & Micro Economics exams. All of The Princeton Review practice test questions are like the ones test takers will see on the actual exam, and every solution is fully explained.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review; 2002-2003 edition (January 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375762248
• ISBN-13: 978-0375762246
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,884,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent review for economics, March 19, 2003

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Camella Koeller "Mountain Biker" (Cordenons, Italy) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cracking the AP Economics (Micro & Macro), 2002-2003 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)

This books sums it all up with graphs, explanations, details, and charts. If you are thinking about taking CLEP or examination credit for an economics course you need this book. In fact, it worked for me.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for review, September 22, 2002

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"karnas84" (Wexford, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cracking the AP Economics (Micro & Macro), 2002-2003 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)

David Anderson's CRACKING THE AP ECONOMICS EXAM is an excellent study guide for both Advanced Placement economics exams. He covers all valid topics at just the right depth -- the material doesn't feel as tedious as that in a textbook, yet effectively covers the necessary information. I'd estimate that reading the entire book very carefully cover-to-cover should take no longer than twelve hours for even a slow reader.

I purchased this book with the intention of using it to review for my AP Microeconomics Exam, on which I scored a 5. I only used this book (I didn't go over notes or my textbook) so it is a testament to its thoroughness.

Additionally, I chose to take the AP Macroeconomics, which I did not take a class for. I read the Macroeconomics section in this book and was able to score a 4. While I'm not guaranteeing such excellent results for you, I am definitely pleased with my own personal experience with CRACKING THE AP ECONOMICS EXAM.

In short, a highly recommended purchase for those planning to take either AP Economics exam.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, July 1, 2003

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Rehan N. Waliany (Stevenson Ranch, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cracking the AP Economics (Micro & Macro), 2002-2003 Edition (College Test Prep) (Paperback)

I don't know if I'm just smart, but I picked up this book. Without preparing for my ap macro economics test, waiting for the last day before the test, and without taking the class, I used this book the last day, the night before the test, 16 hours prior to, and received an exam grade of 4. I ace'd the free response, and I pretty much ace'd the multiple choice except the material on money velocity, due to neglecting it myself thinking it was not important.