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by shas3 3814 days ago
> That is the size of the state matters (in a way that penalizes states with larger, more diverse economies).

Like 2nd rank California, home to 50 Fortune 500 companies ranging from Apple to Clorox to Allergan? /s

Also, diverse economy doesn't mean more innovative. Some companies like, say CVS in Rhode Island, can prop up a state's economy, but add little to the innovativeness of the state.