Other than picking up a college econ textbook..what are some good, informative books on gaining a broad-based knowledge of the dynamics of the economy? Nothing too technical or advanced.
Find something you're interested about and read economic publications. Econ books will probably fill your mind with garbage, but they're good to learn. When you understand things a bit go on wikipedia it's fast.
"economics" by Begg. That's the book i read in university, it's not too difficult in my opinion and it covers alot.
If you like economic/banking theory: http://www.mises.org/store/Money-Bank-Credit-and-Economic-Cycles-P290C0.aspx If you like the history/politics/reality wake up call: http://www.realityzone.com/creature.html