Many free PDFs circulating online are his old handwritten notes (pre-2020). The handwriting is small, uses abbreviations ("govt" for government, "ceteris paribus" shortened), and the layout can be chaotic. Newer typed PDFs (from Patreon) are far superior.
Unlike commercial textbooks (e.g., CGP , Hodder ), the PDFs contain almost zero multiple-choice questions or data response exercises. They are purely theory + evaluation notes. You will need separate resources for exam practice.
His macro PDFs are structured like a mind map. For example, a decrease in interest rates leads to → investment → AD → growth → inflation → trade balance. This "chain of reasoning" is explicitly written out, teaching you how to write essay answers. 3. Weaknesses & Limitations (The "Bad") A. Not a Standalone Resource If you only use the PDFs and never read a textbook, you will miss context. The PDFs assume you already understand the basics. For example, his "Utility Theory" PDF assumes you know what marginal utility is. Beginners will struggle.
This is a detailed review of the resources, specifically focusing on the PDF compilations associated with the popular YouTube economist and tutor, EconplusDal (Dalton).
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