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C is for C-shaped economy

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The Indicator examines a fundamental question about the U.S. economy: is it C-shaped or K-shaped? The episode weighs arguments for both characterizations and investigates who's faring best in the current economic climate.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/13/nx-s1-5929491/c-is-for-c-s...

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