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What effect does reccesions have on black markets? illegal drugs, ect

Anyone know?
gpt
Overall the black market suffers, but it could also have varying effects depends upon from which side you look. 

From Sellers POV, as there is no fixed price, at a time fo reduced demand they will increase the prices so that they are able to cover up the shortfall in revenues. This leads to an increase in prices, but an addict or one who is hooked will try his/her level best to meet the prices, either borrow or sell assets or even indulge in crime, like theft and burglary with an aim to find resources.

From Buyers POV, for normal goods, the demand falls with income, so it depends on what preferences the buyer has. If you look at those who have high financial debt or use it as a coping mechanism they will need it at all costs so they will definitely buy and they will too hunt for resources either through crime or other means, as their incomes fall in recession. 

There will also be varying effects in districts that are hit the most, that is, that have high unemployment.