An economic recovery where sectors, companies, and workers diverge sharply—some experience rapid growth while others decline, creating a split resembling the letter K. This pattern emerges post-recession, driven by technology, remote work, or policy. High-skilled professionals and digital industries benefit, while low-wage service workers and traditional sectors fall behind, widening inequality.
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