
Why the Alec-Laffer Report’s Rankings Don’t Always Add Up
The Alec-Laffer Report's Rankings are criticized for not always adding up, with some glaring discrepancies in the economic performance and outlook rankings.
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The Alec-Laffer Report's Rankings are criticized for not always adding up, with some glaring discrepancies in the economic performance and outlook rankings.

The 2024 ALEC-Laffer report identified the worst 10 states for franchise growth, with factors such as steep corporate tax rates, stagnant employment growth, and high costs of doing business affecting business environments.

Utah is ranked first on ALEC-Laffer’s 2024 Economic Outlook report, maintaining its spot as the best state in the nation for the 17th consecutive year.

The ALEC-Laffer "Rich States, Poor States" report provides insight into economic competitiveness and the broader concept of state well-being or "happiness factors".

Utah tops the ALEC-Laffer list for 17th year with low corporate tax rates.

Location, location, location. Understanding regional financial patterns and potential economic outlooks can be crucial tools for franchise operators to optimize franchise growth strategies and anticipate franchisee success.

1851 takes an in-depth look at ALEC-Laffer’s 16th annual “Rich States, Poor States” Economic Competitiveness Index for New York.

1851 examines ALEC-Laffer's Economic Competitiveness Index to assess Minnesota's economic outlook and opportunities for growth.

This month, 1851 is taking an in-depth look at ALEC-Laffer’s 16th annual “Rich States, Poor States” Economic Competitiveness Index and how it can be useful to franchisors as they expand their footprints.

1851 examines ALEC-Laffer's Economic Competitiveness Index to assess Oregon's economic outlook and opportunities for growth.

Rhode Island's economic outlook, with a focus on ALEC-Laffer's 16th annual 'Rich States, Poor States' Economic Competitiveness Index.

Pennsylvania’s economy is ranked 35th in the 2023 Economic Outlook Ranking and 46th in the 2023 Economic Performance Ranking according to ALEC-Laffer’s report.

Montana’s economy is ranked 33rd in the 2023 Economic Outlook Ranking and 14th in the 2023 Economic Performance Ranking according to ALEC-Laffer’s report.

1851 examines ALEC-Laffer's Economic Competitiveness Index and its implications for franchisors in New Hampshire.

The 'Rich States, Poor States' Economic Competitiveness Index provides rankings for all 50 states, useful for franchisors expanding their footprints in South Carolina.

Virginia's Economic Outlook is discussed in relation to ALEC-Laffer's 'Rich States, Poor States' report.

Arkansas's economic outlook is ranked 15th in the 2023 Economic Competitiveness Index, with opportunities for growth in various sectors, including franchising.

North Dakota’s economy is ranked 8th in the 2023 Economic Outlook Ranking and 22nd in the 2023 Economic Performance Ranking according to ALEC-Laffer’s report.

Wyoming's Economic Outlook ranking is 6 and Economic Performance ranking is 43, according to ALEC-Laffer’s 16th annual “Rich States, Poor States” report.

1851 is taking an in-depth look at ALEC-Laffer’s 16th annual “Rich States, Poor States” Economic Competitiveness Index and its usefulness to franchisors, focusing on the state of Oklahoma.

1851 examined ALEC-Laffer's 16th annual 'Rich States, Poor States' Economic Competitiveness Index for franchisors expanding their footprints in North Carolina.

Utah’s economy is ranked 1st in the 2023 Economic Outlook Ranking and 2nd in the 2023 Economic Performance Ranking according to ALEC-Laffer’s report.

Pennsylvania's economic outlook for franchisors, including the state's ranking in the ALEC-Laffer Economic Competitiveness Rankings.

Nebraska’s economic outlook is uncertain due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with historically reliant agriculture sector struggling and unemployment rate at 4%.