The chart above shows the regional populations of the United States.  As the US is a democracy, this shows where electoral power resides in the Union.

The chart above shows the regional populations of the European Union.  As the EU is a democracy, this shows where electoral power resides in the Union.

The chart above shows the per capita GDP of EU regions.  Although as was shown in a previous report, Northern Europe has the smallest GDP, it does significantly better when GDP is measured on a per capita basis, having the largest of the four main regions.

The chart above shows the per capita GDP of US regions.  Although as was shown in a previous report, the South has the largest GDP, it doesn't fare so well with per capita GDP, having the smallest of the four main regions.

The chart above shows the per capita GDP of US states.  Every single state in the US has a per capita GDP of over $30,000 whereas in the EU over half do not as is shown in the previous report.

The chart above shows the per capita GDP of EU states.  Northern and Western European states all have a per capita GDP of over €30,000 while all Southern and Eastern European states fall below that threshold.

The chart above shows the regional economies of the European Union.  The largest regional economy, Western Europe completely dominates the EU's economy.

The chart above shows the regional economies of the United States.  The largest regional economy, the South, includes 14 states.

The chart above shows the state and city economies of both the European Union and the United States with GDPs over $250 billion.  The EU has the largest state economy but the US has the largest city economy.  Below, the remaining states and metropolitan areas that are amongst the 300 largest metropolitan economies in the world with GDPs under $250 billion.

The chart above shows the state and city economies of the United States with GDPs over $100 billion.  The largest metropolitan economy, New York City, would rank fourth if it were a state.  Below, the remaining states and metropolitan areas that are amongst the 300 largest metropolitan economies in the world with GDPs under $100 billion.