I find it interesting in the mafia’s evolution that many “made men” now don’t make as much money as some of their predecessors in the heyday of the mafia. By this I mean, they may not be as prolific earners as others. Given that the volume of violence appears to be lower than it was in the past (especially with regards to murder), what do you suppose is the rationale of making these men now?

If we were to make up a generic crew of 8-10 guys, what do you think the earning range might be on average for each of the made men? Certainly few will be rock stars, but when you look at people in history like Lefty Ruggiero, and some members that never reached Captain status, what do you suppose their general earning potential is per month/year?