<p>I might self-study one or both of the econs next year, and I have some questions. </p>
<p>How much math do you need to know? I'm a math/science person, but I find it hard to memorize mathematical concepts without taking a class.</p>
<p>What prep book would you recommend? What textbook would you recommend?</p>
<p>Lastly, is self-studying feasible?</p>
<p>You don't need to know much math for macro and micro. I personally would recommend Kaplan but others might recommend princeton review or 5 steps to a 5. You should buy Mankiw's textbook Principles of Economics it costs 60 bucks if you buy the international student edition on textbook r us.</p>
<p>Cool, thanks. Any other recommendations? Some people have told me that calculus is necessary for econ... Is this true?</p>
<p>Calc could be necessary for upper-level econ courses but not AP macro and micro. I would suggest taking a micro class if you don't like graphs since most of the free response questions are based on graphs. The macro graphs are much more simpler.</p>
<p>PR is a decent prep book. Reading Principles of Economics by Mankiw will over prepare you for the AP exam but it's long, somewhat simple, and dry at times.</p>
<p>Cool. I'll probably get Makiw, when it comes to textbooks. Has anybody self-studied econ?</p>
<p>i'm self-studying econ right now. I decided not to take the micro test. I think micro is much easier with the help of a teacher. Macro is easy to pull off in a month with both Mankiw and a good prep book.</p>
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<li>Buy Mankiw</li>
<li>Use the online resources- google Mankiw econ</li>
<li>You only need to know how to calculate percents, slope etc. All the formulas are completely explained in Mankiw.</li>
<li>Micro is more theoretical. You probably know many of the terms used in the Macro portion. Personally, I think it's more worthwhile to study Micro (you'll end up needing the same principles in Macro...).</li>
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<p>Im self studying Micro, my brother is helping me a bit though... but i think if you get a few books, your fine. Im only a sophmore, and i dont consider my self smart... but maybe i am, who knows</p>
<p>Okay, thanks a lot! Although I am good at math, I'm not good at teaching it to myself, but, obviously, I'm pretty comfortable with percentages and slopes... Is Mankiw good for both Micro and Macro? How about PR?</p>
<p>For macro, there is essentially no math.</p>
<p>Simple algebra will be enough.</p>
<p>There are formulas where you input numbers and such, but its an easy multiplication or subtraction or whatever.
Econ is all concepts-based. If this happens, then this will happen, then this will happen.</p>
<p>rockermcr, yes Mankiw is good for both Macro and Micro. You can purchase Principles of Macro or Principles of Micro separately. However, I have his Principles of Economics which covers both Macro and Micro.</p>
<p>Cool, thanks. So, what about a review book?</p>
<p>Anyone...?</p>
<p>theres so many, get anyone you feel comfortable with</p>
<p>I know, but there's usually one that everyone likes, for each subject.</p>
<p>Anyone know any good online websites or resources?</p>
<p>Try <a href="http://webcast.berkeley.edu/course_details.php?seriesid=1906978419%5B/url%5D">http://webcast.berkeley.edu/course_details.php?seriesid=1906978419</a>
and <a href="http://webcast.berkeley.edu/course_details.php?seriesid=1906978424%5B/url%5D">http://webcast.berkeley.edu/course_details.php?seriesid=1906978424</a></p>
<p>Okay, back to my original question. What's a good review book for Econ?</p>
<p>Uhhh people have already responded to your question....I think the consensus is PR, Kaplan and 5 Steps to a 5.</p>