The E-Shaped Economy in America: How Rising Costs Are Affecting Every Generation.
A diverse group of American workers of various ages—young adults, mid-career professionals, and older employees—look anxious as they review bills, laptops, and financial documents, illustrating the multigenerational financial stress caused by the rising cost of living in America. For years, economists have described post-recession recoveries as “K-shaped,” where some thrive while others fall behind. But…