Politics · 19 min
Narconomics
By Tom Wainwright
This episode reveals how the global drug trade, often seen as pure chaos and violence, operates with the cold, rational efficiency of a multinational corporation.
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Politics
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19 min
What it is about
Drug trade economics, illicit markets, policy failure
Who it is for
If you've ever wondered why the war on drugs seems unwinnable, this will feel familiar a stark, economic reframe of the entire problem.
The author
Tom Wainwright, a former Mexico City correspondent for The Economist, brings a unique blend of on-the-ground reporting and economic analysis to reveal the hidden business structures of the drug trade.
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