squeezestagnation
Squeezestagnation is a neologism combining the terms "stagnation" and "squeeze" to describe an economic condition characterized by slow or no growth in real income or wages, despite nominal economic expansion. The term gained prominence in discussions about the U.S. economy in the 2010s, reflecting concerns that workers were not benefiting from broader economic gains, such as rising corporate profits or stock market growth.
The concept highlights a disconnect between productivity and wage growth, where businesses and investors thrive, but
Squeezestagnation contrasts with traditional stagflation, which combines stagnant growth with rising inflation, and instead emphasizes the
The term has been used in academic research and policy discussions to advocate for measures like stronger