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Old 12-03-2008, 06:09 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by dc_dux View Post
I remember from an econ class.....industries that are recession-proof:
booze, bets, butts and bombs
Bars and casinos dont suffer.

Cigarette sales and hookers (both butts) dont suffer.

Defense contractors dont suffer.
Las Vegas is showing strains, so are the other casinos the explosive growth and saturation of the casinos across America. Even Macau is showing signs of retraction of business.
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