Portugal, "a Disneyland for Koreans and Americans"
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Portugal, "a Disneyland for Koreans and Americans"

Sábado8 September 2026 at 23:00

The article refers to a conversation with economist Ha-Joon Chang about his book "Edible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World". Chang is known for addressing economic concepts in an accessible and critical manner.

The provocative title of the article, which describes Portugal as "a Disneyland for Koreans and Americans", suggests an analysis of how the country is perceived or used by citizens of other countries, possibly in the context of tourism, real estate investment or immigration.

According to what is indicated, the conversation with Chang covered various themes, including a reflection on neoliberal theories and the housing crisis in Portugal, two themes frequently intertwined in Portuguese public debate.

Chang's book, translated into Portuguese, seeks to explain the economic world in a way closer to the common reader, using an approach that combines academic rigor with more accessible and everyday language.

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