CLEP® Principles of Microeconomics Book + Online (CLEP Test Preparation) Second Edition, Revised

I do not understand why this book has so many negative reviews. This is an awesome book. I bought it at Barnes & Nobles (w/ shipping, it was same price as Amazon). I studied in 5 days using this book and passed the exam.Economics is not an easy subject. Economics is basically math and analyzing the economy through all sorts of point of views from cultural aspects to data collection. Unlike math majors, economics majors need to be good at math,logic, science,and writing.I am an economics major. I do not know if that was a key factor in my examination. I actually enjoyed reading the material.Every chapter provides a summary of the material and study questions. The online tests were also a great tool. I personally liked the book. It was to the point. Cut and dry.I guess the other reviewers didn't pass the exam. Don't blame it on the book.

The CLEP Principles of Microeconomics Book was instrumental in helping me pass my test, so I have to give it credit for that. The content is comprehensive and covers all the necessary topics for the exam. However, I did notice several grammatical errors, numerical question errors, and inconvenient charts and references scattered across multiple pages. These issues made studying a bit frustrating at times. Despite these drawbacks, the book was still effective in preparing me for the exam. With better proofreading, this could easily be a 5-star resource.

I bought this to teach my son Microeconomics and have him take the CLEP test. After doing research, we found that the best approach to passing was to watch the AC/DC Microeconomics videos on YouTube and buy Me. Clifford's Ultimate Review Packet for $10 which gives you access to all his videos, practice tests, and answers. This along with the practice tests from this book were what we used to study. When he seemed ready, I tested him with the College Board's actual practice test, which was a bit harder than the REA tests. The REA tests focused a lot on definitions while the actual CLEP doesn't, it is more application. He passed the practice tested but not by enough that I felt comfortable so we hired an Econ tutor to review what he got wrong (2 hour session) and then he took the test and scored 57 (50 is passing). He had no knowledge at all of economics prior to this and we did it all in just a few weeks. Before that he did Intro to Sociology CLEP, that was much easier.

I didn't use this book for the CLEP. After studying for and passing several CLEPS I've realized that these books don't even really scratch the surface of what you need to know. The practice tests included for this particular exam are much harder than what you see on the exam so I think if you're making in the 60% to 70% range you'll most likely pass the CLEP.What really helped me study for the micro and macro economics CLEPS was Jacob Clifford on Youtube. Look up his videos, and if you really want to pass the two CLEP's, buy his study packet. It's very inexpensive, and it provides the study guides for both micro and macro and that was the only resource I used to learn these subjects. I also looked up every practice test that was free online to make sure I was ready. I put in about a month of study for each exam, but this was while I had other classes going on so if someone is just studying they might be able to knock it out in a couple of weeks.The test itself is hard, I'm not going to lie. I was sweating, and I thought I was doing terrible, but that's pretty typical of testing on most CLEP's. But if you put in the time, you'll be rewarded with that wonderful passing grade. Good luck!

I ordered this book and got it sent to my ipad. Entered the code at the back of the book for the online connection and it gave me a study guide for the Strategy Smart ACT*. Needless to say I did not get what I was hoping for and am disappointed. Still have the book but doesnt mean much without a way to check yourself.

First, the book is not hard to understand. If some reviewers had difficulty with the reading level, it is not the fault of the author, especially considering that you should have some knowledge of the subject before picking up this book. The review material, in any case, is only a small part of the package. Chapter one (10 pages) is an overview of the exam with exam tips. Chapter 2 (18 pages) is a basic econ review. The test review is only 51 pages. This is woefully short and certainly lacking. The remaining 105 pages are the practice tests. If you want this book, you want it for the practice tests, not really for the short review. When you take the practice tests, you want to take them on the computer, not in the book (though one of the tables would not show on my computer--I had to look in the book). You are using less than half of the book. And in the questions, you have to understand that they were written by the author. The questions I got wrong initially were three types. 1) Material I didn't know. These were concepts I needed to review, though I need other materials, not the review in the book. This is why you want to take these tests. 2) Mental errors. Reminds me to read the questions carefully and check my answers. Also useful practice. 3) Suspect questions. These are problematic. Either the explanation does not convince me of the correct answer, or, at least does not demonstrate why the correct answer is the best answer, or I downright suspect it is the author's own opinion and not economic principles at work in that answer, or, perhaps, the author is not clear himself about what the question is really asking. I am not an economist. I am only an econ student (for now). But I am of, at least, average intelligence and these question/answers don't pass a reasonable-man test. I hope there are no questions/answers of this type on the actual CLEP. The short review is not worth the price, but the practice tests (there are three, really, if you include the diagnostic half-test which is only available on-line) are worthwhile. Get it for those, but really think about the answers and why you may have gotten them wrong. It may not be your lack of knowledge.