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What is a "K-shaped" economy, and why are many economists using that term today? #shorts
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February 17, 2026
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1:06Now PlayingWhat is a "K-shaped" economy, and why are many economists using that term today?
It typically describes when higher-income households advance while lower-income households fall behind. For the majority of Americans, that dynamic hardly makes for good times. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.
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