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Goldman Sachs: US labor income share decline partly due to accounting quirks

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Goldman Sachs research indicates that the labor share of income in the U.S. has fallen significantly since the 1990s, reaching record lows in 2026. However, a substantial portion of this decline is attributed to accounting and measurement issues rather than a direct transfer of income from workers to capital owners. The remaining real decline is linked to increased corporate markups, automation, and reduced worker bargaining power, contributing to a complex economic picture where overall wealth has grown, but many Americans struggle to feel its benefits. AI

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Goldman Sachs: US labor income share decline partly due to accounting quirks

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nick Lichtenberg ·

    Goldman says the economy is rewarding capital ownership over labor — and most Americans don’t own enough of it to benefit

    The labor share of income has fallen to a record low, the lowest in 80 years. What is going on here, exactly?

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