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Ha-Joon Chang is a South Korean economist and author known for his critical perspectives on free-market economics. He teaches economics at the University of Cambridge and has written several influential books, including 'Bad Samaritans' and '23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism.
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Naked Economics
Ha-Joon Chang offers a lively and accessible introduction to economics, challenging conventional wisdom and exploring how economic theories shape our world. The book demystifies key concepts, from markets and inequality to globalization and development, encouraging readers to think critically about how economies function and who benefits from them.
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Defining Economics
When we ask, 'What is economics?', most people immediately think of money, markets, or trade. But at its core, economics deals with how societies organize to produce the goods and services they need, how these are distributed among people, and how decisions over resources reflect what we value. In t...
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The History of Economic Thought
To understand modern economics, one must first appreciate its history—the succession of ideas that have sought to explain how societies produce and exchange goods. The journey begins with classical economists like Adam Smith and David Ricardo, who viewed markets as self-regulating mechanisms guided ...
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About Charles Wheelan
Ha-Joon Chang is a South Korean economist and author known for his critical perspectives on free-market economics. He teaches economics at the University of Cambridge and has written several influential books, including 'Bad Samaritans' and '23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism.'
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Ha-Joon Chang is a South Korean economist and author known for his critical perspectives on free-market economics. He teaches economics at the University of Cambridge and has written several influential books, including 'Bad Samaritans' and '23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism.
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