Deseret News: Why Utah Leaders Call this Economic Ranking for the State ‘Monumental’
As it has for the last 14 years, Utah is again the No. 1 state in the nation for its economic outlook, according to the American…
Examining the latest movements in state economic growth and competition
Dive into our comprehensive report that ranks the economic competitiveness of states using 15 equally weighted policy variables.
Economic Outlook Variables:
We use 15 equally weighted policy variables to determine our economic outlook scores. These have been carefully selected as the most important markers of financial stability.
Top Marginal Personal Income Tax Rate
Top Marginal Corporate Income Tax Rate
Personal Income Tax Progressivity
Property Tax Burden
Sales Tax Burden
Remaining Tax Burden
Estate / Inheritance Tax Levied?
Recently Legislated Tax Changes
Debt Service as a Share of Tax Revenue
Public Employees Per 10,000 of Population
State Liability System Survey
State Minimum Wage
Average Workers’ Compensation Costs
Right-to-Work State?
Tax Expenditure Limits
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