# Florida's economy now 14th largest in world as blue states decline

Florida's economy has grown to become the 14th largest in the world, surpassing many countries due to population and business inflows. The report contrasts this with ongoing economic struggles in some blue states, which it describes as a "death spiral." The shift highlights the impact of state policies on regional economic performance.

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### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/florida-stock-rising-how-became-worlds-14th-largest-economy-blue-states-continue-death-spiral) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:44 GMT