After the collapse of communism in Russia, successful business owners often had to pay "protection money" to the mafia or face violent retribution. In the context of property rights, the behavior of the mafia is an example of

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The mafia's demand for "protection money" is an example of private action, where private individuals or groups infringe on property rights through extortion or coercion.

After the Collapse of Communism in Russia, Successful Business Owners