John worked at a steel mill for 25 years. A recessionary economy and competition with foreign steelmakers forced the closing of the mill. At the age of 45, John is unable to find work in his town, lives in poverty, and must go on welfare. What is the most likely cause of John's poverty?

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The closing of the steel mill due to recession and competition with foreign steelmakers is a change in the social and economic structure of the town. This change is the most likely cause of John's inability to find work and subsequent poverty. It is not due to his unwillingness to work or lack of intelligence, and there is no information to suggest changes in his value system.

John Worked at a Steel Mill for 25 Years