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# Comparing Economies - US States vs. World Countries

** [Mark Zaifman](https://www.spiritusfinancial.com/blog/author/mark-zaifman)   |   ** Mon, Jan 24, 2011 @ 03:34 PM

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**How do other American states compare with other countries? The Economist takes the nearest equivalent country from 2009 data and reveals some surprises.**

**So, [which countries match the GDP and population of America's states?](http://www.economist.com/blogs/dailychart/2011/01/comparing_us_states_countries)**

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