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109. David Simon Is On Strike. Here’s Why.

People I (Mostly) Admire

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The Importance of Free Entry for Writers

There are no barriers to entry to being a TV or film writer. So as long as the supply of potential workers is pretty elastic, that is going to limit how much the marginal writer could earn. And free entry is really a disaster for labor. That's why we sign an agreement with the studios that says if you're taking material from us.

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