Book Description

Which state has the best transportation system? The lowest population? The highest crime rate? This conveniently organized collection of rankings contains a comprehensive array of information -- organized by state and by subject -- with hundreds of new social, political and economic facts for state-to-state comparisons. More than 240 tables of economic, social, demographic and other data are organized into 12 subject areas: -- Population -- Government -- Taxes -- Health -- Federal Impacts -- Crime -- Economics -- Revenues and Finances -- Welfare -- Geography -- Education -- Transportation A state profile section summarizes each state's rankings, so readers can see at a glance their state's standing on all the indicators in the book. Introductory essays by the author guide readers to the most fruitful use of this data to meet their needs and the book is thoroughly indexed for quick research.