profiteering during wars

Profiteering during wars occurs when individuals or businesses exploit wartime conditions to make excessive profits, often by selling goods or services at inflated prices or hoarding resources to create shortages. This behavior takes advantage of increased demand, widespread uncertainty, and disrupted supply chains. While some profit-making is normal in any economy, profiteering during war can be viewed as unethical or exploitative because it often burdens vulnerable populations and undermines social stability. Governments may try to regulate or combat profiteering through laws and price controls to ensure fairness and prevent exploitation during times of crisis.