One of the more important rankings is how states perform economically compared to one another. Such a comparison provides an approximation of the economic well-being of residents across states; and that is an important factor when individuals and firms decide to open a business or relocate. In this essay, we will compare Missouri’s economic track record to other states so far in this century.
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About the Author
Michael Rathbone was a policy researcher at the Show-Me Institute. He is a native of Saint Louis and a 2008 graduate of Saint Louis University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering. In 2010, Michael obtained an M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis with concentrations in finance and health care management. At the Show-Me Institute, Michaels policy areas included the state budget, taxes, public pensions, and public subsidies. He also delivered lectures to area high school students about the Great Depression from an economic perspective. Michael lives in Fenton.
