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The 21st Century Gold Rush: How the Refugee Crisis Is Changing the World Economy

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Image by Emily Kassie. Turkey, 2016.
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From smugglers in Agadez, to factory owners in Turkey, to the Italian and Nigerian mafias in Italy...

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The biggest refugee crisis in recorded history has engulfed continents, swung elections and fueled the rise of nativism. It has also made a lot of people very, very rich. These are the stories of the CEOs, criminal masterminds, pencil-pushers and low-flying vultures who have figured out how to profit from global instability, also known as human suffering.

To experience the multimedia piece, following stories in Niger, Italy, Turkey, and Germany, visit the interactive presentation on Highline.com.

Chosen as a Longform Pick on December 23, 2016.

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