Speakeasy economics generated estimated $1+ billion annually through innovative business models combining cover charges, entertainment pricing, food-centric strategies, & risk premium pricing. Bootlegging supply chains created approximately 1000-2000% markups while absorbing approximately 10-20% of revenue in bribery costs. Speakeasy operational innovations included secret entrance systems, legitimate front operations, & sophisticated supply chain management generating approximately $30,000-50,000 annually for typical speakeasy.