Economy Quote by David Korten
“If you look at the US economy over the last 15-20 years wages have been stagnating or even declining.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic commentary (public address)
Wages have largely stalled or fallen despite overall economic growth, indicating inequality.
In simple terms: Wages aren’t rising.
Address wage stagnation.
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Type
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- job negotiations
- career planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could reverse wage stagnation?
- How does stagnation affect social mobility?
Solutions require structural reforms, not just market forces.