In Emile Durkheim's work Suicide, he reported that suicide rates went up when the economy slumped but also spiked when the economy boomed. Which of Durkheim's concepts from Chapter 1 explain why both positive and negative economic conditions could increase suicide rates?

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Durkheim's concept of anomie refers to a sense of normlessness or lack of social regulation, which can arise in both times of economic hardship (when the normal social structures and expectations for success are disrupted) and times of economic prosperity (when there may be increased pressure to succeed and keep up with societal expectations). This can lead to feelings of despair and hopelessness, which increase the likelihood of suicide.

In Emile Durkheim's Work Suicide, He Reported That Suicide Rates