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The freakonomics of McDonalds vs. drugs | Steven Levitt
http://www.ted.com 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. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where ...
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