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Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism,New
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A rising young star in the field of economics attacks the freetrade orthodoxy of The World Is Flat headona crisp, contrarian history of global capitalism.One economist has called HaJoon Chang 'the most exciting thinker our profession has turned out in the past fifteen years.' With Bad Samaritans, this provocative scholar bursts into the debate on globalization and economic justice. Using irreverent wit, an engagingly personal style, and a battery of examples, Chang blasts holes in the 'World Is Flat' orthodoxy of Thomas Friedman and other liberal economists who argue that only unfettered capitalism and wideopen international trade can lift struggling nations out of poverty. On the contrary, Chang shows, today's economic superpowersfrom the U.S. to Britain to his native Koreaall attained prosperity by shameless protectionism and government intervention in industry. We have conveniently forgotten this fact, telling ourselves a fairy tale about the magic of free trade andvia our proxies such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and World Trade Organizationramming policies that suit ourselves down the throat of the developing world.Unlike typical economists who construct models of how the marketplace should work, Chang examines the past: what has actually happened. His pungently contrarian history demolishes one pillar after another of freemarket mythology. We treat patents and copyrights as sacrosanctbut developed our own industries by studiously copying others' technologies. We insist that centrally planned economies stifle growthbut many developing countries had higher GDP growth before they were pressured into deregulating their economies. Both justice and common sense, Chang argues, demand that we reevaluate the policies we force on nations that are struggling to follow in our footsteps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'Bad Samaritans'? A: 'Bad Samaritans' argues that the free trade orthodoxy is flawed and that developing nations often prospered through protectionist policies and government intervention, rather than unfettered capitalism.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bad Samaritans'? A: The author of 'Bad Samaritans' is Ha-Joon Chang, a prominent economist known for his critical views on globalization and economic policies.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Bad Samaritans'? A: 'Bad Samaritans' was published on December 26, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bad Samaritans' have? A: 'Bad Samaritans' consists of 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for 'Bad Samaritans'? A: 'Bad Samaritans' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Bad Samaritans' suitable for beginners in economics? A: 'Bad Samaritans' is written in an engaging style, making it accessible for readers new to economics while still providing deep insights.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'Bad Samaritans'? A: Key themes include globalization, the critique of free trade, economic justice, and the historical context of capitalism.
- Q: Does 'Bad Samaritans' provide real-world examples? A: 'Bad Samaritans' uses various historical examples to illustrate its arguments against free-market mythology.
- Q: Is 'Bad Samaritans' a part of a series or a standalone book? A: 'Bad Samaritans' is a standalone book, not part of a series.
- Q: What edition of 'Bad Samaritans' is available? A: 'Bad Samaritans' is available in its First Edition.