Jim Marone Debunks $10B Antiquities Market Myth

Name: Jim Marone Debunks $10B Antiquities Market Myth
Uploaded: 2026-08-17
Duration: 5 min 33 s
Channel: Freakonomics Radio Network
Description: Jim Marone argues that the illicit antiquities market is significantly smaller than the commonly cited $10 billion figure, estimating it to be only a couple hundred million dollars annually. He warns against using inflated economic claims to justify regulation.

Jim Marone argues that the illicit antiquities market is significantly smaller than the commonly cited $10 billion figure, estimating it to be only a couple hundred million dollars annually. He warns against using inflated economic claims to justify regulation.

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