Economic Tough Times Hit Nevada Brothel

Optimism Reigns Despite Economic Woes

After settling in, the new girl Kimberly was given an all-important lesson in the art of negotiation from a woman who's been assigned as her "big sister."

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"Could you spend a thousand on me?" Kimberly pretended to ask. "You look like you're worth it," her mentor replied, laughing.

Kimberly says that, despite the tough economy, she's optimistic. And Austin was unabashedly supportive of her girls and what they do. She says if there's anyone who can survive a steep economic downturn, it's the women who work at the brothel.

"Economy is hard, times are hard and when times are hard, women are stronger of the group, and will do anything necessary to make sure the children are taken care of and our husbands, if necessary," she said.

It's an economics lesson from women who know a thing or two about supply and demand.