15 Businesses and Industries that Make Money During Recession

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Movie Theaters

It may be surprising, but when the economy is in tatters, movie ticket sales go up. People are upset because they can’t afford to spend money on things that make them feel good. On the other hand, a $10 movie ticket seems like a great way to get out of the house and immerse oneself in another reality. In 2009, gross box office sales reached $1 billion in January, which was the best January figure in history. For example, Imax Corp (USA) (NYSE:IMAX)‘s stock surged by over 200% between 2007 and 2009.

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