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  • $\begingroup$ I love answers that demonstrate that something that sounds ridiculous is actually plausible. $\endgroup$ Commented Mar 13, 2019 at 15:59
  • $\begingroup$ I'd argue that this was also the norm prior to the 20th century. Just look at the history of the British and Dutch East India Companies, and the fur trade in the Americas. $\endgroup$ Commented Mar 13, 2019 at 16:23
  • $\begingroup$ @Ynneadwraith, you're spot on. When a corporation is the size of a country, it tends to act like a country. $\endgroup$ Commented Mar 14, 2019 at 16:49