Cracking the AP Economics Macro & Micro Exams

I bought this book because as far as test prep goes, Princeton Review, in general, works best for me. On the whole, this book did not disappoint. I was taking the micro class at school but wanted to also learn the macro material. I ended up getting a 5 on both tests, so if that's all you're looking for, this book will do the job. I did notice, however, that I felt much more confident coming out of the micro test than the macro, so obviously this book is not a complete substitute for taking the class. The way they introduce certain concepts can be kind of abstract, especially if you've never taken econ before. It all depends on the way your brain works. Also, being pretty compact, it didn't cover some of the topics quite as thoroughly as I'd have liked, although evidently what I did learn was enough to get me a 5. Basically, for the average person this is a great way to help prepare for the AP, but if you're attacking the subject on your own with just this book, you'll have to work a little harder.

I used this book with the Kaplan Book's Tests and got 5's on both my AP economics Exam and 7 on my IB Economics Exam. That's after taking IB Economics w. a remedial teacher. Hurray for Princeton which has exactly the information needed to succeed on the AP Macro/Micro exams. If you download the collegeboard guide, you will notice how Princeton chapters are modeled after the sections stated on the collegeboard guide. Perfect book. Kaplan was okay for the questions. Princeton was better for the knowledge. Study for two weeks before and aced. Hope everyone will do as well.

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.

The new edition of this book is available (...). It has everything from the first edition plus some new material and bug fixes.

My new favorite economics book is here! This completely thorough book is easy to follow and includes the most difficult to understand economic concepts, but makes them easily understandable. The extensive demonstration of graphs and the use of examples readers can relate to are winning features of this publication. Not only does it include all the information that one will need and more, it is easy to understand. This is by far the most helpful AP book yet! It would also be a great book to have for quick review purposes.