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23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism

By Ha-Joon Chang

Allen Lane, 2010.

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23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism

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A straight-to-the-point critique of free-market capitalism that debunks twenty-three myths about the economy, showing how these commonly held misperceptions are not only misguided but often harmful to society as a whole, perpetuating inequality around the world.

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Who should read 23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism

College students • economists • entrepreneurs and business owners • investors • anyone who wants to understand the global economy better • activists and those fighting against inequality

About the author of 23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism

South Korean economist Ha-Joon Chang is a best-selling author with a PhD in economics from Harvard University and an outspoken critic of free-market capitalism. He has also worked as a World Bank consultant and been an advisor to the Asian Development Bank and the European Investment Bank. Chang was recognized as one of Prospect’s top 20 World Thinkers in 2013.

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