Summary
The article discusses a series of radio episodes where economist Professor Ha-Joon Chang examines economic theories through the lens of everyday foods. He looks into the backgrounds and cultural significance of foods like garlic and chocolate to challenge widely accepted ideas about the free-market economy.
Key Facts
- Professor Ha-Joon Chang hosts a series called "Edible Economics" on BBC Radio 4.
- The series is an omnibus of five episodes.
- Each episode focuses on a different food item: garlic, bananas, okra, rye, and chocolate.
- Professor Chang uses the history and cultural context of these foods to explain economic theories.
- He questions and challenges commonly accepted ideas about the free-market economy.
- Professor Chang teaches economics at SOAS University of London and is a well-known economist.
- The episodes are read by actor Arthur Lee.
- The series was first broadcast in September 2022 and is available for 29 days.
