Introduction

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Japanese Economy, 1998, vol. 26, issue 3, 3-11

Abstract: "Extortion" is a term familiar to most societies. Indeed, many people, at some point in their lives, have been perpetrators or victims of the act, in one form or another. For example, an exasperated parent will threaten, "Clean your room or you're grounded." A possessive lover will cry, "If you don't stay with me, I'll tell your [wife or husband]." The rebellious adolescent cleans his room so he can go out; the harassed lover promises to stay to avoid an ugly divorce. In such cases, it is often easier to give in than fight, meaning the perpetrators get their way—most of the time.

Date: 1998
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