Ha-Joon Chang

Ha-Joon Chang

economist South Korea

Ha-Joon Chang is a South Korean economist and professor of Research in the Department of Economics at SOAS University of London. He is a prominent scholar known for his critical views on mainstream economic theories and for advocating for a more nuanced understanding of economic development, particularly in relation to developing countries. Chang has authored several influential books, including 'Kicking Away the Ladder,' where he argues against the conventional wisdom of free-market policies. He is an advocate for government intervention in the economy to foster sustainable growth, especially in areas like renewable energy and infrastructure development. Recently, he has been vocal about the negative impacts of protectionist trade policies, particularly those introduced by former U.S. President Donald Trump, expressing concern over their long-term implications for the global economy.

Born on Oct 07, 1963 (61 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
325,388
Power
1,344$
Sentiment
5.61
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Pakistan 2 5.50 0.06% +0% 220,892,331 124,341 $280,000 158$
South Africa 1 6.00 0.34% +0% 59,308,690 201,046 $350,000 1,186$
Totals 3 280,201,021 325,387 $630,000 1,344$
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Recent Mentions

Pakistan Pakistan: Prof Ha-Joon Chang's provocative book is referenced in the article regarding the West's economic strategies. 5

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: Kicking away the ladder - Newspaper

South Africa South Africa: Ha-Joon Chang calls the phenomenon of 'kicking away the ladder' a strategic blunder of the US elite. 6

Mail & Guardian: The US, the ‘great transformation’ and the new world order – The Mail & Guardian