Labor productivity has significantly declined in several states, with Iowa experiencing the greatest decrease between 2007 and 2023, at 4.9%. Delaware follows with a 4.2% decline, and South Dakota ranks third with a 2.7% drop. New York, Virginia, and Georgia also feature in the top ten. Iowa Iowa experienced the greatest decline in labor productivity, with a decrease of 4.9%. This drop is largely attributed to shifts in its agricultural sector, a significant part of its economy. Despite this, Iowa maintains a labor productivity index score of 115.1, indicating a still robust workforce contributing to its output. Delaware Delaware saw…