Best and Worst run States.

[Soul Crusher]

http://247wallst.com/2011/11/28/best-and-worst-run-states-in-america-an-analysis-of-all-50/3/


No big surprises. 

[howardroark]

Not much in terms of economic performance and fiscal responsibility 

[howardroark]

Something better would include:

- GDP per capita
- Unemployment rate
- Inflation rate
- Government spending as percent of GDP
- Tax revenue as percent of GDP
- Deficits as percent of GDP
- Debt as percent of GDP

Anyone else have anything to add to this list?

[Soul Crusher]

Something better would include:

- GDP per capita
- Unemployment rate
- Inflation rate
- Government spending as percent of GDP
- Tax revenue as percent of GDP
- Deficits as percent of GDP
- Debt as percent of GDP

Anyone else have anything to add to this list?

1.  Unfunded pension obligations?
2.  Property Taxes? 
3.  Medicade expenses