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Why garbage collection becomes a local monopoly

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The mafia's historical fascination with waste management makes perfect economic sense. Municipalities grant exclusive regional contracts to single garbage companies, guaranteeing them a captive base of mandatory payers. With zero local competition allowed, these companies practically print money while acting essentially as unregulated utilities.

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