Economics? Get a good, <i>mainstream</i> textbook (read the alternative stuff after you have a good grasp of the regular material, if you want). Here's one that's free:<p><a href="http://www.introecon.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.introecon.com/</a><p>Also, following blogs is a good way to learn. I like this one:<p><a href="http://economistsview.typepad.com/" rel="nofollow">http://economistsview.typepad.com/</a><p>and this one:<p><a href="http://www.marginalrevolution.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.marginalrevolution.com/</a><p>Start with those, and they'll link to others.
1) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Investments-Zvi-Bodie/dp/0071263101/ref=pd_bbs_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209585851&sr=8-5" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Investments-Zvi-Bodie/dp/0071263101/re...</a><p>2) Wikipedia all the terms you may be unfamiliar with.<p>3) Read pmarca's blog :)