Pitkin County’s per-capita income — third highest in the U.S. — highlights growing disparity with wages

Outlet: The Aspen Times

The Aspen Times: Stephan Weiler, professor of economics at Colorado State University and co-director of the university’s Regional Economic Development Institute (REDI), said a contributing factor to this increased income could be higher rental prices and short-term rentals generating additional passive income. He also noted that investment income can be skewed by only a few people.

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