<p>I have a 5 on macro but my school didn't offer micro; as a result, I'm struggling to decide which econ class to enroll in for next year. It seems to me that most freshmen in Wharton take econ010, but since I've already taken macro I can opt to take econ001 instead. Which makes the most sense to take? Would I be missing out on some sort of right of passage by not taking econ010? Is econ001 appreciably easier/use a less competitive curve? Will one do a better job at preparing me for future classes? Thanks for the input.</p>
<p>econ10 is easier because it covers less material (micro+macro in one semester). Then again, the curve is harder too but don’t let that be the single reason to not do it. I recommend econ10 as the standard wharton econ course. you just have a leg up on others in macro.</p>
<p>Frankly, I self studied both macro and micro, took the AP, got a 5 and waived econ 10. Thus far, haven’t seen anything come up that I haven’t learned. Don’t think either course will make much of a difference. So long as you have the basic framework for economic analysis down, don’t need much more than that. As for more depth, I encourage you to explore on your own, rather than relying on coursework. Classes will generally just give you additional practice problems or the occasionally current event piece (that you can really just analyze yourself) without introducing much new material. You aren’t missing anything with either :P</p>
<p>Personal recommendation: take 001, wharton curve isn’t fun, it tends to be more of a grind than any actual test of ability. 001 should let you explore more.</p>