>>31919040>possibly because of Pokemon contributing to many groundbreaking scientific discoveriesThis. In gen 6 some NPC says they cannot sustain their society if Pokemon aren't there.
Plus, consider that there are much less people in the world, and it becomes evident because how easier becomes for people to trust each other, and to send their children away and trust they won't get raped or murdered in the process.
Now, you can't test which would the impact on the economy be if you sell the 200 potions they gave you in OR/AS, or how would if be if you tank it by buying 999 Max Repels, and I don't remember any NPCs talking about supply and demand.