Edible Economics
A Hungry Economist Explains the World
Recommendation
With several best-selling titles already under his belt, economist Ha-Joon Chang takes a different approach in this book, blending important economic concepts with stories relating to food. For example, he notes the significant role of garlic in his native South Korean culture and economy, and so he outlines his text with food-titled chapter headings – like “Noodles” and “Chocolate” – that explore the direct and tangential impacts these items have on socioeconomic issues. Chang, an eloquent writer, offers the economics-hesitant reader an appetizing menu that encompasses economic theory, history and development.
Summary
About the Author
Ha-Joon Chang teaches economics at SOAS University of London. He is the author of Economics: The User’s Guide; Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism; and 23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism.
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