Best Cities in Recession

WIth the stock market swinging wildly and economic voodoo permeating the American vibe, where can you go to best spare yourself from the ravages of recession?

BusinessWeek wondered, too. That’s why the editors set out to determine which cities and towns were the best-equipped to ride out an economic downturn. If your community is heavy in the financial, real estate, or insurance industries, you won’t be turning up on this list. If you are weighted toward government, education and health care, however, you’ll probably be better off.

No place is immune, of course, but here are some cities likely to feel the least pain:

– Arlington, Virginia

– District of Columbia

– Durham, N.C.

– Madison, Wisc.

– Boston, Mass.

– Pittsburgh, Pa.

– Baltimore, Md.

– Baton Rouge, La.

– New Orleans, La.

– Philadelphia, Pa.

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