Budget restraints imposed by law could be one reason the Isle of Man has jumped into the top ten of world economies.
The figures, judged by gross national income per person, show we're now eighth in a league table topped by Monaco.
It puts the Isle of Man ahead of the Channel Islands.
Chief Minister Allan Bell says balancing the Manx budget brings gain but also some pain.
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