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Edible Economics

Book • 2022

In *Edible Economics*, Ha-Joon Chang uses the diverse histories behind familiar food items to explore economic theory, making challenging ideas more accessible.

The book covers topics such as globalization, climate change, and automation, using food as a metaphor to understand and adapt economic systems.

Chang's approach is myth-busting, witty, and thought-provoking, aiming to broaden readers' perspectives on economics.

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Glenn Greenwald

Adrienne Buller

Victoria Scholar

Mentioned in 3 episodes

Recommended by

Gary Stevenson

for his accessible and relatable writing on economics.

They're teaching economics wrong – full interview with Ha-Joon Chang

Mentioned by

Adrienne Buller

as the author of the book and a celebrated economist.

Episode 4: What Economics Gets Wrong About Climate Change w/ Ha-Joon Chang

Mentioned by

Victoria Scholar

as a fascinating read that intertwines economics and food, offering parallels and contrasts.

Food for Thought: A Hungry Economist Explains the World

Mentioned by

Glenn Greenwald

as a book using food to explain economic ideas.

South Korean Economist Ha-Joon Chang on the Economic World Order, Trump's Tariffs, China & More

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