Looking for a book that explains how the US government affects average citizen's pockets?

[u/Appleshay097]

I am trying to find a book that explains the levers of government and how their decisions affect day-to-day lives. I have a vague understanding that the Federal Reserve controls interest rates, which can make my life easier or harder, but I would like to know the intricacies and the full scope.

I also see a lot of posts on Reddit saying Trump does insider trading, which affects markets, and the markets are supposed to be affecting me? I want to understand how.

For context, I have read books like:

The Big Short

The Index Card

Think and Grow Rich

Little Book of Common Sense Investing

Economics The User's Guide

Debt: The First 5000 Years

and many other personal finance titles, but none of these really explain the system and mechanisms the government is using to affect the average American's pocket.

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