Who among the following wrote the book 'Chhaunk: On Food, Economics and Society'?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) Abhijit Banerjee

Explanation:

• Abhijit Banerjee, Nobel Laureate in Economics (2019), is the author of the book ‘Chhaunk: On Food, Economics and Society’.

• The book explores the intersection of food, culture, economics, and society, blending personal experiences with scholarly insight.

• Banerjee is known for his innovative work in development economics and poverty alleviation strategies.

Information Booster:

• Abhijit Banerjee won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2019, along with Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer, for their work on experimental approaches to alleviating global poverty.

• His previous book ‘Cooking to Save Your Life’ also mixed food with economics and life advice.

• He is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

• ‘Chhaunk’ reflects his Bengali roots and passion for Indian food and social context, offering a fresh economic narrative through culinary culture.

• The term ‘Chhaunk’ refers to tempering/spicing in Indian cooking, symbolizing the blend of elements in society.

Additional Information (Why other options are incorrect):

• (A) Shaktikanta Das: Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, not known for authoring books on food or culture.

• (B) Subramanian Swamy: Economist and politician, has written on economic policy and governance, not food-related topics.

• (D) Raghuram Rajan: Former RBI Governor and economist, author of books like ‘Fault Lines’ and ‘The Third Pillar’, focusing on financial systems and inequality, not on food or society through a culinary lens.