#42 Louisana
Top States 2011: Louisiana
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 194 | 22 | 21 |
| Workforce | 166 | 25 | 34 |
| Quality of Life | 84 | 50 | 50 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 176 | 26 | 30 |
| Economy | 123 | 28 | 25 |
| Education | 98 | 33 | 32 |
| Technology & Innovation | 78 | 34 | 34 |
| Business Friendliness | 92 | 26 | 31 |
| Access to Capital | 32 | 35 | 22 |
| Cost of Living | 30 | 21 | 24 |
| OVERALL | 1073 | 42 | 44 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Bobby Jindal (R)
Population: 4,533,372
GDP (2009 per capita): $42,755
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 8.2 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 1,070 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $1.6 billion
Corporate tax rate: 4.0-8.0 percent
Largest employers: Turner Industries Group, Harrah's Entertainment, Northrop Grumman
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
