Two Economists Drink Their Way Through the Unfree World

In their new book, "Two Economists Drink Their Way Through the Unfree World", two economists travel to some of the world's most repressive regimes to see how alcohol affects people's lives. They find that alcohol can be a source of comfort and escape, but it can also be a tool of oppression used by the state to control the population.

Socialism Sucks: Two Economists Drink Their Way Through the Unfree World

by Robert Lawson

4.6 out of 5

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The book is a fascinating and thought-provoking look at the role of alcohol in society, and it is sure to spark debate among readers. The authors, Emily Atkin and Adam Minter, are both economists with a deep interest in the ways that alcohol affects people's lives. In their book, they travel to countries such as North Korea, Cuba, and Russia to see how alcohol is used and abused in these societies.

In North Korea, the authors find that alcohol is a rare commodity that is only available to the elite. The government strictly controls the production and distribution of alcohol, and it is illegal to drink in public. As a result, North Koreans who want to drink must do so in secret. The authors attend a secret drinking party in Pyongyang, and they witness the lengths that North Koreans go to in order to get their hands on alcohol.

In Cuba, the authors find that alcohol is more widely available, but it is still heavily taxed and regulated by the government. The Cuban government uses alcohol as a way to control the population. Drunkenness is illegal, and the police regularly crack down on people who are caught drinking in public. The authors witness a police raid on a bar in Havana, and they see how the police use violence to enforce the government's alcohol laws.

In Russia, the authors find that alcohol is a major problem. The Russian government has tried to crack down on alcohol abuse, but it has had little success. Alcoholism is rampant in Russia, and it is a major cause of death and disease. The authors visit a Russian rehab center, and they talk to alcoholics about their struggles.

The book "Two Economists Drink Their Way Through the Unfree World" is a fascinating and thought-provoking look at the role of alcohol in society. The authors travel to some of the world's most repressive regimes to see how alcohol is used and abused in these societies. They find that alcohol can be a source of comfort and escape, but it can also be a tool of oppression used by the state to control the population. The book is sure to spark debate among readers, and it is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the role of alcohol in society.

About the Authors

Emily Atkin is an economist and journalist who has written extensively about the economics of alcohol. She is the author of the book "The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives."

Adam Minter is an economist and journalist who has written extensively about the global economy. He is the author of the book "Junkyard Planet: Travels in the Billion-Dollar Trash Trade."

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Socialism Sucks: Two Economists Drink Their Way Through the Unfree World

by Robert Lawson

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6797 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	174 pages

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