We have seen economic growth. But we have not seen earnings growth.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that while the overall economy has been growing, the paychecks of many people have not been increasing at the same pace. In other words, economic progress is not necessarily translating into higher earnings for individuals. The message is that even though the economy may be doing well, the benefits are not being evenly distributed among the population.
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