Tom Wainwright

Tom Wainwright, a writer at The Economist and author of Narconomics, shares his striking insights on the drug trade as a business. He discusses how drug cartels utilize corporate strategies like branding, franchising, and social responsibility while exploring the economic dynamics shaping their operations. Wainwright also recounts his harrowing experiences investigating these cartels, including the chilling moment he met a drug lord while wearing a GPS device. Dive into the surprising parallels between cartels and legitimate businesses, and discover the complexities of their economic impact.