23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism

By: Ha-Joon Chang

Narrated by: Joe Barrett

Bloomsbury presents 23 Things They Don't Tell You about Capitalism by Ha-Joon Chang, read by Joe Barrett.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

"For anyone who wants to understand capitalism not as economists or politicians have pictured it but as it actually operates, this book will be invaluable."-Observer (UK)

If you've wondered how we did not see the economic collapse coming, Ha-Joon Chang knows the answer: We didn't ask what they didn't tell us about capitalism. This is a lighthearted book with a serious purpose: to question the assumptions behind the dogma and sheer hype that the dominant school of neoliberal economists-the apostles of the freemarket-have spun since the Age of Reagan.

Chang, the author of the international bestseller Bad Samaritans, is one of the world's most respected economists, a voice of sanity-and wit-in the tradition of John Kenneth Galbraith and Joseph Stiglitz. 23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism equips readers with an understanding of how global capitalism works-and doesn't. In his final chapter, "How to Rebuild the World," Chang offers a vision of how we can shape capitalism to humane ends, instead of becoming slaves of the market.©2010 Ha-Joon Chang (P)2023 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

a fresh look at the free market

liked Mr. Chang's depth and knowledge of economics and the history of economics. He offers compelling examples of what works and what doesn't work with free market capitalism. I like the debunking the myth format. Its good storytelling as well as a ton of useful information.

Extremely eye-opening

One of the first books that answered my questions in a satisfactory way such as “why are developing countries not economically growing despite all the effort”. Was surprised to learn that world bank and IMF are partially the cause of this lack of improvement. All policy makers, economists, international development practitioners need to read this book.

Thorough yet Simple

A good add-on to Bad Samaritans (book from same author) and a simpler chapter-to-chapter narrative. It could've been simpler, or a simpler version would've been nice, but overall I loved it and highly recommend.