Most economically competitive states

In the 2021 economic outlook rating of the states, conservative economists Arthur Laffer and Stephen Moore compare 15 indices of economic performance.

1. Utah

2. florida

3. Oklahoma

4. Wyoming

5. North Carolina

6. Indiana

7. Nevada

8. North Dakota

9. Texas

10. South Dakota

Source: Rich States, Poor States study by the American Legislative Exchange Council. Tennessee ranked No. 12, Georgia No.14 and Alabama No 25. The worst states, in order, are New York, Vermont, New Jersey and Illinois.