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\nMULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS  \n→ANSWERING STRATEGIES  \n→FREE-RESPONSE QUESTIONS  \n## INTRODUCTION\n\n.Economics is a fascinating and enlightening subject that provides students with valuableinsights to help understand the world and analyze complex issues while also helping onemake better decisions.That being said,your most immediate concern is not likely solvingglobal issues but preparing for the Advanced Placement(AP)Economics exam.Whether youare feeling extremely confident or in serious need of help preparing for the AP Economicsexam,you have already made a wise economic decision by using this very book right nowto prepare for the AP Economics exam.Like the tens of thousands of students around theworld preparing for AP Economics exams this year (over 200,000 AP Economics exams aretaken around the world every year),you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed by the extensivecontent in Economics,or thinking,“Where do I even begin to start studying?”Rest assured  \nthat in using this book you have turned to a fantasticresource to study for the AP exam.This book will helpyoulearn the essential content in a clear and concise format.It highlights the important material to know based on acareful analysis of past AP Economics exams,and pro-vides tips for success on either the AP Macroeconomicsexam,AP Microeconomics exam,or both.It is clearlyorganized and written to help you focus on what you willactually be tested on and will prepare you for success forthe AP Economics exam.You will also be provided withextra practice by taking the practice tests at the end ofeach section as well as online.  \n## MICROECONOMICS,MACROECONOMICS,OR BOTH?\n\nTo make sure you are efficient with your review,let's make sure you are in the cor-rect section of the book.Some students take both the AP Microeconomics and APMacroeconomics tests,but others may just take one of these.Please see Table 1.1 for thecorrect chapters to focus on for your specific test(s).Note:The basic economics section isthe same for both AP Microeconomics and Macroeconomics,so all students should studyChapters 1-4.  \n1  \nVisit barronsbooks.com/ap/ap-economics/for access to each online practice test.  \nTHE AP TESTS IN MICROECONOMICS AND MACROECONOMICS 3  \n## Table 1.1 What Chapters Should You Study?\n\n\n| Micro   | Macro   |\n| --- | --- |\n| Chapters 5-11,with a full practice exam at  \u003Cbr>the end of Chapter 11.   | Chapters 12-19 with a full practice exam at  \u003Cbr>the end of Chapter 19.   |\n\n## THE TESTS:WHAT TOPICS WILL YOU SEE?\n\nThe College Board is very specific about what information will appear on the exams.Forinstance,an entire 55-70 percent of the AP Microeconomics exam is made up of the natureand function of product markets!Spending time studying product markets is obviously asmart decision.Table 1.2 shows the approximate percentage of the multiple-choice ques-tions that will come from each content area,as stated by the College Board.For example,youcan be assured that,as 55-70 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