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The Most Socialist States in America | News | Money/Investing | Mainstreet
I'm not 100% sold on their ranking methodology, but the lists are still interesting. The top 5 and bottom 5 states (the link will take you to the top 10 and bottom 10), as ranked based on total state government expenditures as a % of state GDP (for FY 2009):
The Most Socialist:
1. West Virginia
2. Alaska
3. Alabama
4. Vermont
5. New Mexico
The Least Socialist:
1. Nevada
2. Illinois
3. Texas
4. New Hampshire
5. Florida
I'm not 100% sold on their ranking methodology, but the lists are still interesting. The top 5 and bottom 5 states (the link will take you to the top 10 and bottom 10), as ranked based on total state government expenditures as a % of state GDP (for FY 2009):
The Most Socialist:
1. West Virginia
2. Alaska
3. Alabama
4. Vermont
5. New Mexico
The Least Socialist:
1. Nevada
2. Illinois
3. Texas
4. New Hampshire
5. Florida