Day: October 24, 2023

Economic History Case Studies: The World War II Origins of Narco-Capitalism (1930s-Present)

“Narco-Capitalism” refers to a specific type of Capitalism where the bulk of economic activities revolve around the international drug trade. Practically every kind of narcotic, from uppers to downers, can function as its own currency so long as there are… Read More ›

Update (24 October 2023)

Recently stumbled across an historical example of Narco-Capitalism during World War II by pure coincidence. Even more significant is the fact that an entire intelligence agency was heavily involved in clandestine smuggling operations to acquire contacts and product within a… Read More ›