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In modern times, virtually nothing has been in short supply, but during World War II and for a few years afterwards, lots of goods were rationed and in short supply. People who were involved in the illegal supply of these goods were known as 'spivs' and the trade was known as the 'black market' and they were 'profiteering'.

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