Ha-Joon Chang

Ha-Joon Chang, born on October seventh, nineteen sixty-three, is a prominent South Korean economist and academic known for his expertise in institutional economics and development. He dedicated over three decades to lecturing in economics at the University of Cambridge from nineteen ninety to twenty twenty-one, before taking on the role of professor of economics at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in twenty twenty-two.

Chang has authored several bestselling books that delve into economics and development policy, with his most notable work being 'Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical Perspective,' published in two thousand two. His insights and contributions to the field have earned him recognition, including being ranked as one of the top twenty World Thinkers by Prospect magazine in two thousand thirteen.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Chang has served as a consultant for various prestigious organizations, including the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the European Investment Bank. His expertise has also been sought by Oxfam and numerous United Nations agencies. Furthermore, he is a fellow at the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, D.C., and actively participates on the advisory board of Academics Stand Against Poverty (ASAP).