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ADP 3-37
5-63.
Protection capabilities are often applied to support economic and infrastructure developmental efforts to foster sustainability during stability operations. Building capacity within the economic sector often requires the protection of specific activities and conditions for local economies to thrive and develop. Business and economic activities typically follow a cycle. Agricultural economy cycles are often seasonal, coinciding with events such as agricultural harvests or conditions that make commodity gathering or production optimal. Industrial-based economy or market cycles may also be impacted by seasons when the change of seasons impacts the ability to transport resources. They may also be founded on a specific calendar, such as a fiscal calendar, which may dictate when investment and production occur. Each market has its own factors that influence its cycles—for example, clothing manufacturers, restaurants, and fish mongers. Each should be looked at separately and holistically from an economic perspective of the OE. These predictable events often telegraph other corresponding or supporting activities that may require protection from interference. Commodity markets can be influenced and manipulated, or commodity producers may be denied access to markets. Manufacturing facilities may be susceptible to illicit labor practices. Black markets can create shortages, while human trafficking may thrive due to underdeveloped economic conditions. Banks and other monetary institutions may require deliberate fixed-site or area security during periods of unrest and shortage or during a shoring-up of their digital security infrastructure.