Terry Savage: The 'Special K' theory that explains our economy Terry Savage, Tribune Content Agency May 20, 2026 1 hr ago 0 Terry Savage TNS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Terry Savage, Tribune Content Agency We’ve all heard references to a “K-shaped” economy. It’s an image that reflects the growing wealth disparity in America.kAm%9@D6 @? E96 FAH2C5 A@:?E:?8 2C> @7 E96 “z” 2C6 D66? 2D E96 H62=E9J :?G6DE@C 4=2DD] %96J 2C6 AC@DA6C:?8[ 56DA:E6 C:D:?8 82D AC:46D 2?5 4@?46C?D 23@FE ;@3 =@DD6D] %96 3@@>:?8 DE@4< >2C<6E 92D :?4C62D65 E96:C C6E:C6>6?E 244@F?ED] w@>6 AC:46D C6>2:? 2E 9:89 =6G6=D[ 255:?8 E@ E96:C H62=E9] x7 E96J AFE 2 AFC492D6 @? 2 4C65:E 42C5[ :E’D =:<6=J E@ 62C? >:=6D @C A@:?ED]k^AmkAmx? D9@CE[ E96 H62=E9J 5@?’E 92G6 E@ H@CCJ D@ >F49 23@FE E96 AC:46 @7 7F6= E@ 7:== E96:C ;6ED @C J249ED @C 72?4J 42CD]k^Am kAm%96? 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