Edible Economics

Excellent… Chang has been working hard at providing an alternative to neoliberalism for two decades… Now he’s reached the summit of the profession – Dan Davies * Guardian *Chang has a rare gift for explaining complex ideas… whether he is dealing with food or economics, Chang is a delightful writer – Bee Wilson * Sunday Times *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 EnoA 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 JonesA fascinating stew of food, history and economics – Tim SpectorHa-Joon Chang has done it again. His prose delights and nourishes in equal measure. Somehow he manages to smuggle an urgent discussion of the relevance of economics to our daily lives into stories about food and cooking that are charming, funny and sweet (but never sour). In taking on the economic establishment, Chang is like a teddy bear savaging a rottweiler – David PillingHa-Joon Chang blends culinary facts and economic expertise in this rollicking guide… Chang infuses the survey with food-related trivia, covers an impressive swatch of economics, and concludes with a call that readers scrutinize, think imaginatively, and be open-minded in their quest for economic knowledge * Publishers Weekly *

Ha-Joon Chang teaches economics at SOAS University of London, and is one of the world’s leading economists. His books include Economics- The User’s Guide, Bad Samaritans and 23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism, which was a no.1 bestseller.