'Thank the statists': The 10 States With the Worst Quality of Life

The United States is one of the world’s most prosperous economies, with a gross domestic product that exceeded that of any other country last year. However, a vibrant economy alone does not ensure all residents are well off. In a recent study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), U.S. states underperformed their regional counterparts in other countries in a number of important metrics that gauge well-being.

The OECD’s newly released study, “How’s Life in Your Region?: Measuring Regional and Local Well-Being for Policy Making,” compares nine important factors that contribute to well-being. Applying an equal weight to each of these factors, 24/7 Wall St. rated Mississippi as the worst state for quality of life.

More: http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/10/07/the-10-states-with-the-worst-quality-of-life/

'Thank the statists': The 10 States With the Worst Quality of Life

'Thank the statists': The 10 States With the Worst Quality of Life

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