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Ha-Joon Chang

Ha-Joon Chang
Ha-Joon Chang is a Professor 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 an international number one bestseller. His latest book is Edible Economics.


Debunking the Coconut Myth: An Economist Breaks Down a Fundamental Misunderstanding of the Cause of Poverty in Poor Countries

Ha-Joon Chang on the Truth about the "Robinson Crusoe Economy"
January 20, 2023  By Ha-Joon Chang
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