Self-Studying AP Economics

Test Preparation AP History & Social Sciences
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I’m thinking about self studying AP Economics next year, since my school doesn’t offer it seems like an interesting course. My questions are:</p>

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<li>Which textbook should I use to study for it? I already have 5 steps to a 5 and I love the study plan that it provides, but I know that it’s just a review book and I need an actual book to learn the concepts.</p></li>
<li>How much time should I spend per day or week to study for it?</p></li>
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<p>I think nobody responds to the AP Econ threads because it’s a less popular AP than other ones. I’m taking it this year too so I don’t know much about it; my school only started offering it this year. Nobody replied to my thread about it either…
I do know 5 Steps To A 5, Barron’s, and Princeton Review are all good review books, but I’m not sure about a textbook. Once my class starts (September 2nd) I can tell you what book my class is using if you want. :slight_smile:
As for studying, I’d go with an hour a day or a few hours a week. If you already have a full schedule at school along with it, any more than that might be stressful. I’ve heard Econ is a class that isn’t too difficult to self-study, but good luck. :)</p>

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<p>Back in high school, I didn’t use the textbook at all and got a 5 on both exams. The Barron’s prep book was very helpful, but if you still want to make a good investment, I’ve used Gregory Mankiw’s Principles of Economics.</p>

<p>You should spend as much time as you need until you understand the graphs, terms and concepts. Preparing for both exams is very efficient, as you kill two birds with one stone. </p>

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<p>Thank you guys!</p>

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<p>I self-studied both last year and scored a pair of 5s. The 5 steps books is very, very good and it is easy to get for free. I bought the Princeton Review as well but I didnt think it was that great. </p>

<p>In terms of textbooks, Krugman’s AP Macroeconomics, or Mankiw’s Book (which is the same thing as Krugman’s + Micro), will get you fives easily. </p>

<p>If you have any other questions just PM me, I had a lot of fun doing this last year. </p>