These 10 states are running America’s best economies for residents

Economists are increasingly divided on whether a recession is inevitable, or if the U.S. economy is headed for a soft landing. Inflation is trending lower, the stock market is up, the labor market remains strong, and while consumer demand is down, many Americans keep spending. Whatever happens, it will affect different states in different ways.

Some state economies are better situated than others to navigate the twists and turns ahead. Companies are keeping close track as they decide where to do business. And CNBC’s annual competitiveness study, America’s Top States for Business, is keeping track as well. The Economy category is among the heaviest weighted in our methodology this year.