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Tyler Cowen

The Economics of Food: Cookbooks and Global Development

Have you ever thought about the economics of food? The commercialization and standardization of food has affected what types of food are available around you. You’re probably used to seeing Mexican and Chinese restaurants, but what about Tanzanian or Yemeni cuisine? Is it because Mexican and Chinese are the most delicious–or is there something else […]

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