Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World

Edible Economics brings the sort of creative fusion that spices up a great kitchen to the often too-disciplined subject of economics For decades, a single, free-market philosophy has dominated global economics But this intellectual monoculture is bland and unhealthy Bestselling author and economist Ha-Joon Chang makes challenging economic ideas delicious by plating them alongside stories about food from around the world, using the diverse histories behind familiar food items to explore economic theory Myth-busting, witty, and thought-provoking, Edible Economics serves up a feast of bold ideas about globalization, climate change, immigration, austerity, automation, and why carrots need not be orange It shows that getting to grips with the economy is like learning a recipe: when we understand it, we can adapt and improve it—and better understand our world Read more Review The only book I've ever read that made me laugh, salivate and re-evaluate my thoughts about economics – all at the same time A funny, profound and appetising volume—Brian Eno composer A brilliant riposte to the myth that policymakers can survive on plain neoliberal fare Edible Economics is a moveable feast of alternative economic ideas wrapped up in witty stories about food from around the world Ha-Joon Chang proves yet again that he is one of the most exciting economists at work today Owen Jones