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Professor Ha-Joon Chang is inspired by his passion for food to reflect on why economics matters – or, as he puts it, “a hungry economist explaining the world”. A five-episode omnibus, where he zooms in on familiar foods: * Garlic * Bananas * Okra * Rye * Chocolate He uses the history behind each – where they come from, how they are cooked and consumed and what they mean to different cultures – to explore economic principles. Witty and thought-provoking, Professor Chang sets out to challenge ideas about the free-market economy that he believes have been too easily accepted for decades. Read by Arthur Lee. *** Professor 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. *** Reader Arthur Lee is a Korean-born British actor who made his international debut on HBO Cinemax’s Strike Back in 2015 and who most recently appeared in Doctor Who. Arthur grew up mostly in London, but also spent several years in South Korea to increase his knowledge of Korean language and culture. Composed and produced by Elizabeth Burke Executive producer: Jo Rowntree A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2022.
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