The Money Machine
In this edition, financial journalist Philip Coggan cuts through the myths and scandals which make the news, to explain the nuts and bolts of the financial system.
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- You probably mean "The money machine: how the city works"
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Money-Machine-How-City-Works/dp/014...
I agree, it's a good intro. Covers insurance too.
- Tim Harford's http://www.amazon.co.uk/Undercover-Economist-Tim-Harford/dp/..."Undercover Economist and http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logic-Life-Uncovering-Economics-Ever... Logic of Life are both excellent at drawing out serious economic principles from everyday experiences.
Philip Coggan's http://www.amazon.co.uk/Money-Machine-Penguin-Business-Libra... Money Machine is not directly an economics book, but details the movement of money through the global economy (but focused on London, specifically) and is an excellent overview of fiscal policy.
