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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'Possibly the most prolific drug dealer the island has seen' sentenced
'He was a career drug dealer who believed that he would not be caught'
Ramsey MHK resigns from departmental posts
Leader of the Liberal Vannin party is encouraging people to join a political party
Analysis: Could the next Budget leave you with more take-home pay?
Treasury modelling and recent remarks in Tynwald offer clues about a potential rise in the personal tax allowance
Jail for mother who violently shook her infant son
Boy 'has sustained life changing injuries and will always require specialist medical care'
Friday sailings in doubt
Due to the forecast adverse weather