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5 Sectors That Do Well in a Shrinking Economy

I'm staying away from health and pharma. Yes, they're traditional recession plays, but this recession is a little different: it's a presidential election year and socialist medical programmes are a hot issue. While there are companies that could do well even under such a scheme, it's always difficult to predict what politicians will do. Political risk is probably the risk class I most seek to avoid. If you feel differently, load up.