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- Title: Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World
- Publisher: Allen Lane
- Language: English
- Hardcover: 224 pages
- ISBN-10: 024153464X
- ISBN-13: 978-0241534649
- Item Weight: 424 grams
- Dimensions: 16.2 x 2.4 x 24 cm
**Book Description:**
"Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World" by Ha-Joon Chang is a unique exploration of economic thinking in a more digestible and relatable form. In this book, Ha-Joon Chang combines economic ideas with stories about food from around the world to make complex economic concepts more accessible and engaging.
Just as a variety of cuisines contributes to a more interesting and balanced diet, Chang argues that it's essential to consider a variety of economic perspectives to better understand the world's economic challenges. The book uses the histories and cultural significance of familiar food items to explore economic theory and its real-world implications.
From chocolate's insights into post-industrial knowledge economies to the role of okra in understanding capitalism's relationship with freedom and unfreedom, Chang weaves together economic concepts with culinary anecdotes. He explains complex economic topics, such as the hidden cost of care work and the language of the free market, while cooking dishes like anchovy and egg toast, Gambas al Ajillo, and Korean dotori mook.
"Edible Economics" is a myth-busting, witty, and thought-provoking exploration of economics that demonstrates how understanding the economy is like learning a recipe: if we comprehend it, we can change it and, with it, change the world. This book provides a fresh perspective on economic issues and encourages readers to think critically about the global economic landscape.
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