Ask HN: What are you doing now to profit from the current or upcoming recession? 4 years ago
I don't find your argument valid. People struggle to survive based on their own merits, choices and situation(luck).
OP is just asking for ways to profit from a recession. Not in any way contributing to other people's suffering.
For an analogy, I do think it's unethical to hoard medical supplies during covid to resell. But it's perfectly fine to have bought oil or oil stocks and make a killing!