Americas Top States For Business 2010

#25 Oklahoma

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Category	Score	2010 Rank	2009 Rank
Cost of Doing Business	338	3	9
Workforce	176	22	29
Quality of Life	115	41	37
Economy	190	6	3
Transportation & Infrastructure	76	41	42
Technology & Innovation	81	36	36
Education	62	40	46
Business Friendliness	81	25	16
Access to Capital	20	32	27
Cost of Living	25	1	1
OVERALL	1164	25	23

ECONOMIC PROFILE

Governor: Brad Henry (D) (Election year)

Population: 3,687,050

GDP (2008 per capita): $29,359

Unemployment rate (May 2010): 6.7 percent

Foreclosure rate (May 2010): One per 904 households

Budget gap (projected 2011): $725 million

Corporate tax rate: 6.0 percent

Largest employers: Wal-Mart, YUM! Brands and American Airlines

Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center for Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, State Commerce Department

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