The laws of economics and finance never cease to amaze.  This video documents the value of ramen in the prison system.

Cash is illegal in prisons. And that means everything from tuna to stamps to cigarettes have their own unique value in a trade and barter market. But ramen has quickly taken over as the most in demand products the prison system offers.

Watch this video to see how ramen took over prison economies and why it’s the default item for trade among inmates.

I wonder if anyone needs a ramen budget?