via xkcd
1) Suggesting that people don't capitalize on many of the above phenomenon that are unchecked is simply false.
2) Whether or not these unfortunate people benefit from "utilizing" certain unsubstantiated phenomenon is independent to the credibility of such claims (I.e. the placebo effect).
3) It goes without question that in our society, capitalism, or the act of making money for the sake of making money, attracts some of our brightest minds. It is also apparent that many of these minds work for some of the most ruthlessly capitalistic companies where "business ethic" means "profit margins." The supply-siders would argue that capitalism does a great job of regulating itself by rewarding innovation and overall effectiveness of product or service.
Essentially, if homeopathy cured cancer or even helped with depression or the common cold, Fortune 500 companies would be on this money maker faster than you can say "bullshit."
Substitute homeopathy for any number of delusive claims and this model is actually pretty reliable.
