"Striking a Balance" explains national economic policy in simple terms for the general public. It discusses the goals of economic policy, the tools used to achieve them, and the challenges that arise. The book is written for non-experts and students in related fields like public policy and journalism. It focuses on real-world issues like employment and inflation, rather than theoretical concepts. The author, Albert Rees, presents different viewpoints on controversial topics without bias. The book aims to help readers understand complex economic issues without oversimplifying them.