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69. Highway Signs

The Economics of Everyday Things

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Behind the Signs: Manufacturing Highway Markers

This chapter explores the detailed manufacturing process of highway signs, highlighting the division of labor between large overhead and smaller maintenance signs. It also discusses the financial implications of sign production and the unique involvement of incarcerated individuals in this labor-intensive process.

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