[lbo-talk] Porn, pot, illegal labor power US economy

Brian O. Sheppard bsheppard at bari.iww.org
Mon May 5 05:19:43 PDT 2003


http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,12271,947880,00.html

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With pot and porn outstripping corn, America's black market economy is flying high

Illegal migrants provide the muscle for US black market

Duncan Campbell in Los Angeles Friday May 2, 2003 The Guardian

Marijuana, pornography and illegal labour have created a hidden market in the United States which now accounts for as much as 10% of the American economy, according to a study. As a cash crop, marijuana is believed to have outstripped maize, and hardcore porn revenue is equal to Hollywood's domestic box office takings.

More at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,12271,947880,00.html



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