Power Scorecard : Mapping Conditions to Build Economic and Political Power by Yann Kerblat

The Power Scorecard is a comprehensive data tool designed to assess economic, civic, and political conditions across all 50 U.S. states. It reveals that even the highest-scoring states achieve less than half the optimal score, with generally poor conditions most acute in the South and Midwest. The analysis supports the hypothesis that economic and political power are interconnected while also highlighting that economic security doesn't guarantee mobility. The scorecard also points out limitations in publicly available data for detailed racial and ethnic analysis, calling for more inclusive data collection in the future.