Good Books to Read to Become Economically/Financially Literate?

<p>What kind of books do you recommend to be “well versed” ?
I basically want to become a whiz at economics/finance.
I want to know things about APEC, IMF, IBanking, etc. and enter essay competitions and such. any resources would be highly appreciated</p>

<p>Yours Truly,</p>

<p>A science geek that would like to widen his perspective.</p>