This thought-provoking study explores the many ways in which vice - from prostitution to gambling - can serve important economic functions within a society. With examples drawn from history and contemporary society, the book provides a compelling argument for a more nuanced understanding of the role that vice can play in shaping the economic and social landscape.

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