Ha-Joon Chang’s Edible Economics a meaty discussion of food, productivity and wealth

In Edible Economics, stories of food segue into meatier discussions of issues such as labour, capitalism and the welfare state. PHOTOS: STUART SIMPSON/PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE, ALLEN LANE
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SINGAPORE – Prominent economist Ha-Joon Chang wants to make economics palatable to the masses.

His latest attempt is Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains The World. In this book, stories of food – from chilli and coconut to acorn and anchovy – segue into meatier discussions of issues such as labour, capitalism and the welfare state.

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