Vermont and Wyoming are highly functional stasis economies.
They are not growing leaps and bounds and don't have vast concentrations of power and industry.
But yes, they are not good examples.
As you point out - Vermont and Wyoming are more like Scandiavian countries - small, well managed, not growing.
I don't know what a Spain analogy would be in the US? Maybe a Souther State like Mississipi? i.e. very traditional, not hugely functional, talent leaves, but they're stable enough ...
Yes, Scandi economies are growing, much like Wyoming in terms of GDP.
But NYC and SF/Valley etc. are expanding in bodies and industries and by virtue of that, 'adding more jobs', and 'integrating many newcomers' from places like Wyoming.
I admit Spain/Wyoming is not a hugely good example other than to say people are more likely to egress in search of good jobs than ingress.
They are not growing leaps and bounds and don't have vast concentrations of power and industry.
But yes, they are not good examples.
As you point out - Vermont and Wyoming are more like Scandiavian countries - small, well managed, not growing.
I don't know what a Spain analogy would be in the US? Maybe a Souther State like Mississipi? i.e. very traditional, not hugely functional, talent leaves, but they're stable enough ...