What does this chart show?
The per capita GDP of Mississippi and France (on a purchasing power parity basis) is roughly equal.
Why does it matter?
It’s hard to understate the economic dominance of the United States - Mississippi is the poorest U.S. state. As the AI revolution takes hold our dominance should only compound further.
The Bottom Line
It doesn’t seem like there’s anything stopping this train, unless it’s an inside job.