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the worst microeconomics textbook i have ever read
very confusing, non-focusing writing style plus author's splurge of mathematical demonstrations everywhere in the book makes this text book very hard to understand and offers no help for people to grasp the beauty of the economic theory.

Worst Intro Micro Text in the market
I was required to buy this book when I took a course taught by the author, Jeff Perloff.This book is the absolute worst micro text I've ever come across.It's confusing and unorganized much like the author himself.If you're looking for a good intro micro text, I suggest you look elsewhere.I highly recommend Nicholson's Microeconomic Theory.

An okay book
This book was used for my microeconomics class.It helped me learn the material, but there's still room for improvement.

Having the textbook be so focused on specific examples was not such a good idea, because it made it difficult to understand what do to in a more general problem, or in any problem that deviates from this example. The discussions of concepts, however, were excellent.

I wish the derivations were more integrated into the text instead of in an appendix in the back, and that they were better explained - it's frustrating to spend an hour trying to figure out which steps were left out.The problems in the textbook were challenging but good, however, unless you're at least a econ grad student or some kind of genius, you're probably not going to be able to do many of them just by reading the textbook...which brings me to my last point...if you're taking a class in which this book is mandatory, by all means, get it, it's useful...but if you are trying to learn or brush up on micro without the aid of a class, look for another book

Overpriced
I had to purchase this book for an economics course. It does have some good examples and applications, but other times the book just bogs down and is impossible to read. Lastly, the price tag is ridiculious... Teachers, don't make your students waste their money on this.

Great book for MBA students!
This textbook is very application-oriented, with a lot of real-life examples. The content of its over 700 page text was organized in a concise way to accommodate a great variety of topics.

If you like to savor those deep economic theories, choose a different one, but if you want to learn some great microeconomic knowledge that will be immediately useful in understanding real-world problems, this is an excellent source. ... Read more

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Excellent prepartory material for the Praxis Economics Test
I highly recommend this study guide. I first purchase Barron's AP Economics by mistake-- I read the reviews and one of the reviewer's suggested Kaplan. The reviewer was right. Barron was not what I needed; therefore, I purchased Kaplan. It was exactly what I needed for my situation. I am a special education teacher who has never taken an economics class before, but I wanted to take the Praxis economics test to teach a secondary regular education class. I am so thankful --- I passed!!! ... Read more

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middle ground
parkin's macro text, like his micro text, provides a rudimentary, yet comprehensive, survey of macro econ. it is good for students who have a slight grasp of economics and would like to know more about it. parkin doesa good job of explaining and introducing the fundamental concepts. moreadvanced econ students or individuals with a base of economic knowledge,spend your time and money somewhere else ... Read more

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This brand new test prep manual offers a full-length model examination with answers explained plus a wealth of material explaining and illustrating important concepts in micro and macro economics. Just a few among the major topics covered include perfect and imperfect competition, monopoly, costs, production, supply, the public sector, resource markets, and much more. In addition to the model exam, students will find sample questions and short tests both within chapters and at their conclusions. ... Read more

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Great introduction to the purchasing function
This easy-to-read text quickly covers the key activities related to purchasing and inventory management; including everything from reorder techniques, to negotiating techniques, to purchasing law. The style of this book is reminiscent of texts published in the early part of the 20th century that focused on quickly getting new managers and clerks up to speed on specific business topics.It avoids the hype of most business books and the pretentious style of most college texts by sticking with short, concise, plain English, treatments of the multitude of topics covered.
The nominal price of this book is a purchasing lesson in itself. This book is a bargain.

Great book
I used this review book to study for the AP Microeconomics exam and was pleased by its coverage of all the necessary topics.Even though the book looks small, there really is no need for more material.When I took the Microeconomics exam, I was surprised by how easy it was.To study for the exam's free response section, be sure to check out previous College Board AP Micro free response exams and their answers.They follow the same basic pattern of topics and form of questions.I received a 5 on the exam.I will use the book again this year for the Macroeconomics section.

Horrible
Upon studying for the AP Macroeconomics test, I found the Barrons book to be useless.The sample tests were a joke because they are nothing like the actual AP tests.I took an AP Macroeconomics course in school and the Barrons book did nothing to enhance my knowledge.I would highly recommend the Kaplan AP Economics book because it has challenging sample questions with full explanations to the answers (unlike Barrons).This book does not help one to get a 5 on the AP Macroeconomics test.

Exactly whata student needs.
I decided to independently study for the AP Macroeconomics exam my junior year.I had not taken any classes previously that would have helped me on the test.In addition to the Barron's book, I purchased the Princeton Review and the Cliffs Notes books.Thereis simply no comparsion-- the Barron's book is FAR superior.It does not waste the reader's time delving into topics not on the exam.It covers exactly what the student needs to know.
The other two books I mentioned are excessively light on some topics, and I am confident that if I would have taken the test with one or both of them, I would not have done nearly as well.But the Barron's book gave me everyting I needed.
At the end of each chapter(as is the case with all Barron's AP books) there are 15 multiple-choice questions covering the material from the chapter and a free response question.I found these questions relevant and instructive.The sample AP exam in the back of the book is well done.
Thanks to this book, I am confident I got a 5 on the AP Macroeconomics exam.There was just one multiple choice question I didn't recognize.Highly recommended.

I independent studied using this book
I never took the AP microeconomics course offered at my school. I just used this book and the PR book. Overall, this book is great in that it teaches all the information needed to ace the test. However, the questions in the practice test are not reflective of those on the real test. Also, sometimes, this book delves too deeply into the subject. It provides far more information than is necessary to get a 5 on the test. It is also more boring than the Princeton Review book. Information is presented in paragraph forms rather than in bulleted form, making it more unorganized. However, knowing this book back to front will easily get the job of getting a 5 on the AP test accomplished. ... Read more

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Kaplan's AP Macroeconomics/Microeconomics: An Apex Learning Guide comes complete with a comprehensive review of the key points in economics, two full-length practice tests, plus strategic test-taking tips. This winning combination makes AP Macroeconomics/Microeconomics a powerful tool to help you score higher. You'll get:

• Full-length practice tests (one for macro and one for micro) with complete explanations for every question
• Review of essential terms, complex economic relationships, and important points to remember • In-depth coverage of the material on the exam
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Maybe too thorough for AP Macro exam
This review ONLY pertains to AP Macroeconomics: Compared to The Princeton Review's study guide from AP econimcs courses, Kaplan's is much longer, possibly too long. Each section is followed by review questions that, while not reflecting AP type questions, test your knowledge of the chapter. While doing these review questions, I noticed that they were far more detailed that what the AP test covers--very general macroeconomic concepts. With too many AP tests to prepare for, I dropped the Kaplan review after 2 or 3 chapters and picked up The Princeton Review's more concise study guide. TPR (The Princeton Review) offers a very good review with great practice exams (I didn't try Kaplan's exams). While taking the AP exam, I felt well prepared and very comfortable with the general concepts, as I did not encounter any detailed questions about economics concepts. As for the accuracy of my recollection, I'm writing this review three days after taking the Macro exam. In general, TPR is more concise than Kaplan, which is not to say one is better than the other, but time can become in issue during May testing. Also, FYI, I believe the Kaplan reviews from 'Apex Learning' are some kind of new edition(s); several AP teachers at my school recieved free copies for marketing/feedback purposes. In order to provide a helpful review, I'll try and remove any ambiguity by stating that I recommend TPR's AP Micro/Macroeconomics (5 stars) over Kaplan's.

Not the Best
I bought this book to review for the AP Micro-Macro exams with little consideration of other options. I'd advise you to do otherwise, namely, to buy another book.

To me, the review of concepts in this book seemed minmal. Although the book's cover says it includes 2 sample tests, it really only includes 1 -- 1 micro and 1 macro.

It's not that Apex Learning's book is terrible, because it's not -- I just think that, after reading some of the reviews of the Princeton Review Economics book, I regretted buying this one. ... Read more