E14 | An uneven US economy: AI growth, inflation and the ‘K economy’ | Eugenio Alemán and Ben Ayers | Iowa Economy

BPC Streaming Network · Oct 6, 2026 · 56m

The U.S. economy continues to show surprising resilience, bolstered by AI-driven investment, but economists Eugenio Alemán and Ben Ayers say the benefits of that growth are far from evenly distributed. In this episode, host Chris Conetzkey discusses persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, soaring fuel costs, and the growing divide between households benefiting from rising wealth and those struggling with higher everyday costs. They also look ahead to 2027 and what could determine whether the economy's current strength broadens to more households and businesses.

Guests:

• Eugenio…