K, C or E? Why economists can’t agree on the shape of today’s economy

Economists have long viewed the post-pandemic economy as "K"-shaped. That consensus has now evaporated.

# K, C or E? Why economists can’t agree on the shape of today’s economy Economists have long viewed the post-pandemic economy as "K"-shaped. That consensus has now evaporated. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/29/k-shaped-economy-c-shaped-e-shape.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*