Exploring the intersection of food and economics can provide valuable insights into how we eat and how our culinary landscape is shaped. From the impact of immigration patterns on a country’s cuisine to the influence of labor laws on our dining experiences, economics plays a crucial role in the world of food. Join Soumaya Keynes as she delves into these topics with Tyler Cowen, an economics professor at George Mason University and chair of the Mercatus Center think-tank. With over two decades of experience writing about food, including his book An Economist Gets Lunch published in 2012, Cowen offers a unique perspective on the economics of food.
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