1) For a concise and non technical introduction to issues of monetary economics I would suggest Alan S. Blinder - Central Banking in Theory and Practice.
2) For an introduction to macroeconomic principles you can try Cores free online textbook. [1]
Thank you. Will look into those.
Another thing i was looking for is a layman's book on how everything (economics+trade+debt+banks+money+etc.) comes together explaining both the concepts and jargon involved. Something which a high-school student can pickup to have an overview of "the market and the system".
1) What is a basic beginner book on Finance i.e. how do Normal Banks, Investment Banks and Money work? Explanation of the concepts, terminology and jargon involved.
2) What is a basic beginner book on Economics i.e. the big picture concepts of how trade, currencies (inflation) etc. work?
Basically the concepts behind what really makes our "modern world" tick.