The emergence of the "new urban poor" in the past quarter of a century was precipitated by:
A) economic globalization, which led to high unemployment among the unskilled sectors of the lower class
B) racial discrimination in hiring for the remaining low-skilled jobs in urban centers
C) changes in government policies that cut back or eliminated welfare programs
D) the cycle of poverty that is reinforced among the poor
E) all of the above

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The emergence of the "new urban poor" in the past quarter of a century was caused by various factors like economic globalization, which led to high unemployment among the unskilled sectors of the lower class, racial discrimination in hiring for the remaining low-skilled jobs in urban centers, changes in government policies that cut back or eliminated welfare programs and the cycle of poverty that is reinforced among the poor. All of these factors cumulatively have led to the emergence of the "new urban poor" in urban centers.

The Emergence of the "New Urban Poor" in the Past