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Economics (Cliffs Quick Review)

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I just took both micro and macro economic CLEP tests, and passed both with a 63 and 60 respectively. The only studying I used was this book, coupled with a little online research and the offical CLEP practice tests. It worked great! However, this book does not cover the exchange market, so I suggest that you research this a little before taking the test.

These reviews on Economics Cliffs Quick Review are outdated. Do not take the econimics CLEP tests if you have never taken a CLEP test before. If you want to take the Economics CLEP tests and you want really high grades you can go ahead and buy this book but it should not be your only resource. You should buy the REA guide(s) CLEP Microeconomics (Rea) - The Best Test Prep for the CLEPCLEP Microeconomics W/CD (Rea) - The Best Test Prep for the CLEPfor these CLEP tests which are not out yet but should be available in about 3 months. Yes these reviews are outdated-since then they have added questions about externalities which are not well explained (for CLEP test purposes) in this book. Be careful. Don't get in a hurry. By all means be patient and get the CLEP credit that you deserve!

I used this book for the AP Macro and Micoeconomics exams, and I scored two 4's. I am currently taking Introduction to Economics at UC Berkeley, and this book serves as a better resource than the expensive textbook.

I got an A in UCB's Econ 1 course.

I used this book and CLEP official guide for microeconomics CLEP test, and passed with 92nd percentile. Highly recommended for those taking CLEP.

This is an excellent overview of all the issues involved in the study of Economics. Briefly, but quite succinctly, it defines and describes the various economic concepts in both macroeconomics and microeconomics. While it is an excellent book for beginners, who want to acquaint with economics and diverse economic theories, starting as it from the basic concepts of demand, supply and elasticities, which constitute the main pillars of any economic theory, and leading them step by step through various macroeconomic and microeconomic theories that help in devising economic policies for the ultimate realization of their three main goals, namely, growth, full employment and price stability, it is also a valuable quick reference book for teachers, scholars and researchers in economic theory and practice. It is a book that can find a pride of place in not only libraries, but also shelves of economists and students of economics.

I purchased this book for my business library. I have many books on economics and this book allows me to quickly review some of the subjects without having to read a more detailed explanation found in most economics text books.

This book has a good overview of the basic concepts of Economics, but little examples of how to apply these terms to the type of exam questions on the CLEP test. It was helpful to me because I had little knowledge of Economics, so I used it to get a basic understanding of the terms. But, I had to seek other sources to learn how to apply them. Using the www.petersons.com, electronic test prep with this book enabled me to pass the test!

I recently bought this book as a refresher, for my college-age daughter who was reluctantly studying MicroEconomics in a summer class. Relative to the long and obtuse textbook she was required to buy for the course, this breezy Cliff Notes summary was a charm. It provides a good narrative of all the key concepts and is a valuable layman's guide to understanding the topic. This was definitely a good additional investment alongside the course textbook.

This book is one I highly recommend to the Advanced Placement Economics students in my classes. It is thorough, concise, and understandable. It serves as a valuable back-up to class material and review text for the AP exam as well as in class tests.

Back in 1985 I earned a bachelors degree in economics. Due to the passage of time I decided to read a review to be fully sharp once again on all the topics necessary to understand basic economics.

Initially, I purchased what looked like an economics review but that turned out to be a famous libertarian manifesto ...which was ridiculous. Anyway, after wasting my money on that famous libertarian manifesto I found this little book and it is EXACTLY the review that I was looking for. THIS is economics.

Cliffs Quick Review Economics covers all of the basics of both Macro and Micro ...with tables, graph and formula presentation.

Perfect review and a great price.