Food for Thought: A Hungry Economist Explains the World
b'When world-renowned economist Ha-Joon Chang first arrived in Britain in the 1980s he recoiled in horror at how dull and dreary British food was at that time. But it was not just the food that caused him to despair: it was mainstream economic thinking too. Neoclassical liberalism was, and still is, the only item he found on Britain\\u2019s menu of economic ideas. Rethinking that menu is the theme of his new book, Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World. Through a series of culinary anecdotes Chang explains that just as a rich and varied diet nourishes the body, moving beyond the narrow confines of neoclassical economics can help to build a better and fairer world. Speaking with Chang for this episode is Victoria Scholar, Head of Investment at Interactive Investor.\\n...\\nDid you know that Intelligence Squared offers way more than podcasts? We\\u2019ve just launched a new online streaming platform Intelligence Squared+ and we\\u2019d love you to give it a go.\\xa0\\nIt\\u2019s packed with more than 20 years\\u2019 worth of video debates and conversations on the world\\u2019s hottest topics. Tune in to live events, ask your questions or watch back on-demand totally ad-free with hours of discussion to dive into for just \\xa314.99 a month. Visit\\xa0intelligencesquaredplus.com\\xa0to start watching today.\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'