On a recent episode of WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson, economist Eric Morris broke down the idea of the “K-shaped economy” and why today’s economic reality feels so different depending on who you are. The conversation explored how inflation, housing costs, wages, and investment growth have created sharply different financial experiences for Americans, with some households thriving while others continue to fall behind. Morris also explained how those divides are shaping consumer behavior, local economies, and the broader outlook for working- and middle-class families.
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