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Development Economics

The Monopoly of Progress – Part 4: The Intellectual Property Trap and the Secret History of Theft

9 September 2019·616 words·3 mins

History and Critical Analysis Monopoly-of-Progress Ha-Joon Chang Development Economics Intellectual-Property Innovation Policy and Critique Historical Case Studies Trade and Supply Chains Development and Inequality

How stringent intellectual property regimes hinder technological catch-up for latecomer nations.

The Monopoly of Progress - Part 1: The Great Free Trade Mirage

6 September 2019·709 words·4 mins

History and Critical Analysis Free Trade Protectionism Development Economics Ha-Joon Chang Policy and Critique Historical Case Studies Trade and Supply Chains Development and Inequality

How developed nations demand free trade policies they never used themselves during their ascent to prosperity.