MacroVoices · Thursday, August 6, 2026
Viktor Shvets describes the K-shaped economy as a phenomenon where the bottom of society struggles while the top thrives, impacting wealth, income, and opportunity. He identifies the increasing skew in wealth and income distribution as the primary risk factor for the US economy.
“The K-shaped economy is basically one where the bottom part of the society is failing. And the top part of the society is succeeding or doing very well.”
“And this is happening in terms of wealth. It's happening in terms of income. It's happening in terms of opportunity.”
“And that probably is the biggest risk factor for the US economy moving forward.”