Which of the following factors have contributed to the shrinking size of the middle class?
A)Increasing opportunities for those with little education
B)Independence of the temporary workforce
C)Global competition and rapid advances in technology
D)The decline of new growth industries and nonunion workplaces

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Global competition and rapid advances in technology have led to the outsourcing of jobs and automation, resulting in the displacement of middle-class workers and a decline in job security.

Answer: D 
 The decline of new growth industries and nonunion workplaces has led to a decrease in job opportunities and stagnant wages for the middle class, contributing to their shrinkage.

A and B are not factors that have contributed to the shrinking size of the middle class, as increasing opportunities for those with little education and independence of the temporary workforce may actually lead to upward mobility for individuals and a more diverse workforce.

Which of the Following Factors Have Contributed to the Shrinking