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   Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism

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   Ha-Joon Chang 

   

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   'Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism' by Ha-Joon Chang presents a compelling argument against minimalist, laissez-faire state policies advocated by neoliberals, especially in developing countries. Chang advocates for a judicious mix of market and government intervention, emphasizing the importance of nationalization and state subsidies in defending budding industries in developing nations. delves into the consequences of free trade, protectionism, and the role of corrupt governments in speeding up bureaucratic systems in poor countries.
   

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   neoliberalism critique

   market vs. government intervention

   nationalization benefits

   state subsidies importance
   1 The Korean income figure is from H.-C. Lee (1999), Hankook Gyongje Tongsa [Economic History of Korea] (Bup-Moon Sa, Seoul) [in Korean], Appendix Table 1. The Ghanaian figure is from C. Kindleberger ...

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