California has 4th best state economy, by two measurements Some of my readers think I’m a tad too upbeat about California. For example, some thought a recent column I did on California’s economic outperformance was, politely put, misguided. Well, what’s a journalist to do when the state’s economy ranks highly on numerous scorecards? The personal finance website WalletHub just released its own math about state-vs.-state economic muscle. And surprise! California ranked No. 4. (Orange County Register)