<p>Economics is not hard. I would just do the independent study. Wording in economics though can get very confusing and hard to follow, so I wouldn’t use a textbook. Textbooks usually go on and on with ridiculously complicated descriptions. Use a prep book (like Princeton Review or 5 steps I think is good, Kaplan also gives a good comprehensive review). I tried to look in my textbook and read it, but even my AP teacher said not to bother reading it since it was ridiculous. My teacher was absolutely amazing, so that may be what got me a 5 on the test (Macro). Good Luck!</p>