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Private Protection in Russia and Poland.

Authors :
Frye, Timothy
Source :
American Journal of Political Science (Wiley-Blackwell). Jul2002, Vol. 46 Issue 3, p572. 13p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Examines the role, sources and effects of private protection organizations, also known as rackets, using a survey of 240 small businesses in Russia and Poland. Service other than protection against rival protection organizations; Link between disorganized government regulation and informal economic activity; Protection of renovated shops.

Subjects

Subjects :
*RACKETEERING
*PRIVATE security services
*SMALL business
*INFORMAL sector

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00925853
Volume :
46
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Political Science (Wiley-Blackwell)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6910272
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/3088400
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