[tmhrtly]

I have approx. 0 understanding of how interest rates, inflation rates, etc. all intersect. My economics knowledge is 0. Is there a good fun accessible book to get started?

[leohonexus]

Instead of a book, I would suggest reading Investopedia’s guides. I find them easy to read for a layperson. Example:

https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/12/inflation-intere...