Which THREE of the following businesses are more likely to fare better during a recession? (Choose three.)
A) A construction company specializing in road infrastructure.
B) A producer of rice, a staple good.
C) A producer of automobiles, a durable good.
D) A producer of security equipment, a counter-cyclical good.
E) A retailer specializing in fashion, a cyclical good.
F) A construction company specializing in private residential accommodation.

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Staple goods like rice (B) are essential and maintain demand during recessions. Security equipment (D) is counter-cyclical, often seeing increased demand during economic downturns. Road infrastructure (A) is often supported by government spending during recessions to stimulate the economy.

Which THREE of the Following Businesses Are More Likely to Fare