In the News Greg Acs discusses the “K-shaped economy”
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Experts have described America’s current economy as being “K-shaped.” Gregory Acs, vice president for the tax and income supports division at the Urban Institute, spoke with NPR’s Morning Edition about how economic growth has diverged into two arms: those who are reaping the benefits of a record-breaking stock market, and everyone else. "The idea behind a K-shaped economy is that growth is unequal,” Acs said. “We've had growth, but it's been top-led growth.”

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Research and Evidence Tax and Income Supports
Expertise Taxes and the Economy
Tags Macroeconomy Tracking the economy Income and wealth distribution