Steven Levitt: Why do crack dealers still live with their moms?

Author: Steven D. Levitt
Book: Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

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Freakonomics author Steven Levitt presents new data on the finances of drug dealing. Contrary to popular myth, he says, being a street-corner crack dealer isnt lucrative: It pays below minimum wage. And your boss can kill you.

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message 1: by Cheryl (last edited Feb 28, 2009 07:16PM)

1976749 I so enjoy listening to Steven Levitt. First heard him at the Blackboard conference and became a fan. Since this involves direct quotes from gangs, there is some story-specific dirty language. Overall, an excellent video from the TedTalks. I'm so glad they decided to share, it has given me opportunities I wouldn't have had any other way.


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