US
equivalents |
It has long been true that
California on its own would rank as one of the biggest economies of
the world. These days, it would rank eighth, falling between Italy
and Brazil on a nominal exchange-rate basis. But how do other
American states compare with other countries? Taking the nearest
equivalent country from 2009 data reveals some surprises. Who would
have thought that, despite years of auto-industry hardship, the
economy of Michigan is still the same size as Taiwan's?
Enjoy
the comparison map below, thanks to The Economist. |