Brushing up on Econ

October 12, 2007 6:57 AM

I need to pass a macro/micro economics placement test. Though I took both of these courses during my undergrad, the information has left me. Which book (or books?) would be best help me demonstrate minimal proficiency in only a month or two of self-study?
posted by dead_ to education (4 comments total)

Check out the Case/Fair books Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics.
First seven chapters of both available free somewhere here.
posted by kuujjuarapik at 7:19 AM on October 12, 2007

Here are the free chapters. Look under "companion website".

The excercises at the end of each chapter should help you. Good luck!
posted by kuujjuarapik at 7:27 AM on October 12, 2007

When in a similar situation (for another topic, though), I looked around at websites for courses on the topic at reputable universities in the relevant field. Lots of professors are making websites for their courses (a ton at MIT are available through Open Courseware) so you can get an idea of what the students are advised to read, as well as lecture notes, pdfs of slides, sometimes even audio, etc.
posted by tractorfeed at 11:41 AM on October 12, 2007

Berkeley microeconomics course, the podcast.

Berkeley macroeconomics course, the podcast.

I know they're not books, but if you have an iPod and a decent commute, you can get through weeks of information on the bus.
posted by flibbertigibbet at 5:07 PM on October 12, 2007