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The Secret Piano Trade in Iran

This chapter explores the underground economy of Iran through the lens of a smuggler who traffics in pianos, uncovering the complexities and profitability of this illicit trade. It connects the ban on pianos to historical and economic factors, including sanctions and inflation, that have shaped the country's luxury import market.

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