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| #26 New York |
 Previous: #25 California | Next: #27 New Hampshire  |
Skyline of New York City, New York. (Photo: Jin Lee)
| Category | Score | 2008 Rank | 2007 Rank |
| Cost of Doing Business | 42 |
50 | 50 |
| Workforce | 90 | 49 | 50 |
| Economy | 222 | 2 | 2 |
| Education | 217 | 1 | 1 |
| Quality of Life | 168 | 3 | 7 |
| Technology & Innovation | 137 | 2 | 3 |
| Transportation | 50 | 25 | 8 |
| Cost of Living | 5 | 46 | 37 |
| Business Friendliness | 14 | 42 | 39 |
| Access to Capital | 46 | 5 | 4 |
| OVERALL | 991 | 26 | 21 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Year of Statehood: 1788
Governor: David A. Paterson (D)
Population: 19,297,729
Gross State Product: $49,038 (per capita)
Growth Rate: 4.4%
Unemployment Rate: 4.5%
Major Industries: Finance, Communications, International Trade, Publishing, Fashion, Tourism
Related Links:
State Economic Developments: http://www.nylovesbiz.com/NYS_Home_To_Business/default.asp
Official State Web site: http://www.ny.gov/
Governor: David A. Paterson (D)
Population: 19,297,729
Gross State Product: $49,038 (per capita)
Growth Rate: 4.4%
Unemployment Rate: 4.5%
Major Industries: Finance, Communications, International Trade, Publishing, Fashion, Tourism
Related Links:
State Economic Developments: http://www.nylovesbiz.com/NYS_Home_To_Business/default.asp
Official State Web site: http://www.ny.gov/
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