Ha-Joon Chang's 'Bad Samaritans' critically examines the economic policies imposed by wealthy nations on the developing world, arguing that the 'free market' and 'free trade' principles often preached by institutions like the IMF and World Bank are detrimental rather than beneficial. Chang, a renowned economist, reveals how developed countries historically used protectionist measures and subsidies to foster their own growth, yet now deny these same strategies to poorer nations. He advocates for more nuanced, context-specific approaches to economic development, challenging conventional wisdom and exposing the hypocrisy in global economic advice. This book is an essential read for understanding global economic imbalances.