上世纪60年代，美国家庭收入分布呈现中间宽、两头窄的"梭形"结构。但如今，处于收入中间地带的美 国人数量越来越少，富人和穷人的数量均不断攀升。按照现代物价换算，在1967年，年收入超过15万美 元的美国人占比略高于5%，现在这一比例超过30%；超过38%的美国人年收入低于5万美元，现在则降 至21%。 随着越来越多的人涌入"上流社会"，"梭形"收入分配曲线的"腰部"也在不断变得纤细，顶层人群与其他 群体之间的差距越来越大。"明星经济"也是一个显著特点。一个"明星公司"对高绩效者的奖励远超其他 人，而"明星人才"得到的回报也远高于常人，这位明星可能是知名演员歌手，也可能是高速成长企业中 的精英经理。 半个世纪以来，收入整体增加 美国彭博社 11 月 20 日文章，原题：美国中层正在 " 缩水 " 过去半个世纪以来，美国人从未如现在这般富 裕，收入与财富都实现了惊人增长，即使是较贫困的阶层和中产家庭也不例外。不过，由于更多人跻身 中上阶层，而富人阶级掌握了更多财富，美国的中产阶级不断"缩水"，收入不平等的现象日益加剧。好 消息是，美国人的钱包从未如此充实；坏消息是，大多数人并没有盆满钵盈之感。 美国人收入整体增加 ...

Core Viewpoint - Douyin has successfully attracted Jay Chou, marking a significant shift in the competition for celebrity resources among short video platforms, particularly against Kuaishou [11][12]. Group 1: Douyin's Strategy and Impact - Douyin's announcement of Jay Chou's arrival has generated significant buzz, with his account already amassing 4.13 million followers before posting any content [4][6]. - The competition for Jay Chou's presence highlights Douyin's willingness to invest heavily to break Kuaishou's exclusive hold on the star, with reports suggesting a nine-figure signing fee, although this has been denied by Douyin [5][6]. - Douyin's strategy includes leveraging celebrity influence to enhance user engagement and drive traffic, as seen in past collaborations with other stars [7][8]. Group 2: Kuaishou's Previous Engagement with Jay Chou - Kuaishou previously secured Jay Chou's partnership through extensive negotiations, resulting in exclusive rights to his music and content, which significantly boosted their platform's traffic [6][8]. - Despite the initial success, Kuaishou struggled to create broader engagement beyond its own ecosystem, limiting the impact of Jay Chou's presence [6][9]. Group 3: Industry Dynamics and Future Prospects - The competition for celebrity resources among platforms like Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili, and WeChat Video will intensify, as celebrities bring substantial traffic and commercial value [8][9]. - The entry of Jay Chou into Douyin is expected to reshape the landscape of short video platforms, shifting the focus from quantity to quality in celebrity partnerships [12][16]. - Douyin's user base is significantly larger, with over 1 billion monthly active users compared to Kuaishou's 573 million, giving it a stronger negotiating position [15][16]. Group 4: Jay Chou's Broader Business Influence - Jay Chou's entry into Douyin is not just about content; it also ties into his broader business ventures, including the "Giant Star Legend" company, which capitalizes on his IP for various consumer products [17][18]. - The potential for new music releases and merchandise sales through Douyin could further enhance the platform's appeal and revenue generation [18].