Manuel Zimberoff, an engineer, near his home in Philadelphia on Nov. 18, 2023. Zimberoff says even though economic indicators are pointing up, the benefits accrue to the rich.

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Manuel Zimberoff, an engineer, near his home in Philadelphia on Nov. 18, 2023. Zimberoff says even though economic indicators are pointing up, the benefits accrue to the rich.