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America's Top States For Business '09

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Category Score 2009 Rank 2008 Rank
Cost of Doing Business 312 6 4
Workforce 166 27 23
Quality of Life 215 14 19
Economy 101 28 18
Transportation & Infrastructure 114 19 20
Technology & Innovation 41 47 47
Education 91 24 23
Business Friendliness 117 12 14
Access to Capital 40 11 46
Cost of Living 17 17 17
OVERALL 1214 16 16

 

ECONOMIC PROFILE

 
Governor: John Hoeven (R)

Population: 641,481

GDP (2008 per capita): $37,832

Economic Change (2007-2008): 7.3%

Unemployment Rate (June 2009): 4.2%

Foreclosure Rate (June 2009): One per 9,705 households

Stimulus Funds Distributed (as of July 8, 2009): $762 million

Budget Gap (projected 2010): N/A



Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center for Budget & Policy Priorities

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