Swenson's Ice Cream is doing business in Somalia.After three successful years of operating three ice cream parlors in the country,the Somali government took over the three ice cream parlors and began operating them and keeping the money paid by customers.
-Which of the following terms applies to this action by the Somali government?

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Expropriation refers to the government's takeover of privately owned property or resources without the owner's consent. In this case, the Somali government took over Swenson's ice cream parlors and started operating them, which is an example of expropriation. Sovereign immunity refers to the legal protection enjoyed by governments from being sued or prosecuted. Repatriation refers to the transfer of funds or assets back to the home country. Protectionism refers to government policies that restrict international trade to protect domestic economies. None of the other options apply to this scenario.

Swenson's Ice Cream Is Doing Business in Somalia