to those who have taken them: Econ101B before Econ101A?

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<p>I heard some people recommend taking this series in reverse (ie. econ101B before econ101A). Their rationale is that Econ101B is less math intensive and might be easier to handle.</p>

<p>Can someone confirm this and perhaps elaborate? Econ101B lists Econ101A as a prerequisite. This would lead me to believe econ101b draws on econ101a material, and in Econ101B, not having taken econ101a would be a handicap.</p>

<p>How much does econ101b rely on having taken evon101a? Has anyone done this series in reverse? Is it actually advantageous this way? Or were people just spewing misinformation?</p>

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<p>In all reality, it doesn't really matter. Econ 101B is a bit easier, both math and concept-wise, so it may be to your benefit to take it first to get your feet wet in terms of upper division econ courses.</p>