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

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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.

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.

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.

Scored a 70 or 99th percentile! Studied off and on for a month. Download the CLEP questions from the Collegeboard site and you are ready to go!!!!!

I originally bought this book to prepare myself for the AP economics. I did not took AP exam though, because I ran out of time studying for other AP's.

So I ended up taking Econ class in college. Whenever my iffy textbook confuses me I read this book. It has been helping me tremendously! It is a great book with the essential Economics nailed in it.

this book was great and summarized concepts well- which you expect from any review book. clearly my teacher recommended princeton review. The only thing i dont like is how theres macro and micro mixed together and i wish there was just a separate book. But take your time with this book- dont use it the night before because you'll be really tired- especially if you're taking other APs.

This book salvaged me for AP Micro and Macro. I had a teacher who was teaching AP Econ for the first time, so I knew I needed a review guide. I picked up the Princeton Review, and it helped me get a 4 and a 5 (the 4 was due to labor markets---in my opinion, one of the hardest concepts of AP Micro).