U.S. workers received their lowest share of national capital since records began in 1947, reflecting a growing divide between labor and capital compensation. The trend highlights structural shifts in the economy, including rising corporate profits and declining wage growth relative to productivity.
Background
The labor share of capital has been declining in many advanced economies over recent decades, with the U.S. seeing a notable drop since the early 2000s due to automation, globalization, and changes in corporate profitability.
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- Hacker News (RSS)
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- Nov 2, 2026 at 07:20 AM
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