The Best and Worst States for the 2030s Depression | TrendsTalk

The Best and Worst States for the 2030s Depression | TrendsTalk

June 22, 2026 · 11 min

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The episode discusses which US states are best positioned to weather the projected 2030 downturn.

This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain is joined by Economist Derek Stanely to discuss which US states are best positioned to weather the projected 2030 downturn. With workforce availability, population trends, fiscal health, and economic resilience varying widely across the country, where should businesses focus their growth and diversification efforts? Discover the key factors behind ITR Economics' rankings of the most resilient and most at-risk states, and learn why geographic strategy may become a competitive advantage in the years ahead. Which states do you think will be best positioned for the next decade? Join the June 25 rebroadcast with live Q&A, all registrants receive the recording and slide deck. → https://hubs.ly/Q04dnhxM0

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