The Massachusetts economy is ranked 3rd overall among the 50 states and Washington, DC, according to a national survey.
The website wallethub.com compared 28 indicators of economic performance and strength.
Factors considered range from GDP growth and the unemployment rate to startup activity and share of jobs in high tech industries.
Washington State ranked number one, Mississippi was last.
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