Edible economics

Ha-Joon Chang

For decades, a single free market philosophy has dominated global economics. But this is bland and unhealthy - like British food in the 1980s, when bestselling author and economist Ha-Joon Chang first arrived in the UK from South Korea. Just as eating a wide range of cuisines contributes to a more interesting and balanced diet, so too is it essential we listen to a variety of economic perspectives. In 'Edible Economics', Chang makes challenging economic ideas more palatable by plating them alongside stories about food from around the world. Structuring the book as a series of menus, Chang uses histories behind familiar food items - where they come from, how they are cooked and consumed, what they mean to different cultures - to explore economic theory.

Author(s): Chang, Ha-Joon
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 28/09/2023
Pagination: 224 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Penguin Books
Published By: Penguin Books
Book Classification: Popular economics|Cultural studies: food & society|Social & cultural history|Economic history|Political science & theory|Economic theory & philosophy|Political economy
Dimensions: 198x129x13
Weight: 168
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780141998336