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The higher education system in these countries (US, Korea etc) has become like a theatre in which some people decided to stand to get a better view, promoting the others behind them to stand. Once enough people stand, everyone has to stand, which means no one is getting a better view, while everyone has become more uncomfortable.

Ha-Joon Chang's Popular Quotes

The best way to boost the economy is to redistribute wealth downward, as poorer people tend to spend a higher proportion of their income.

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Low inflation and government prudence may be harmful for economic development.

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Manufacturing is the most important...route to prosperity.

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As South Korea shows, active participation in international trade does not require free trade. Indeed, had South Korea pursued free trade and not pro…

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Culture changes with economic development.

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Rich countries have 'kicked away the ladder' by forcing free-market, free-trade policies on poor countries. Already established countries do not want…

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Democracy and markets are both fundamental building blocks for a decent society. But they clash at a fundamental level. We need to balance them.

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We are not smart enough to leave things to the market.

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The invention of the printing press was one of the most important events in human history.

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