During the 1980s, which of the following was a major reason for the increase in the poverty rate in America?
A) Increasing elderly populations in such cities
B) The absence of federally-funded centers that could provide job training to the chronically unemployed
C) A decrease in well-paying blue-collar jobs and an increase in lower-paying service jobs
D) The failure of public education to produce literate, employable graduates

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During the 1980s, there was a significant shift in the economy from manufacturing to service industries, which led to a decrease in well-paying blue-collar jobs and an increase in lower-paying service jobs. This shift disproportionately affected low-income individuals and contributed to an increase in poverty rates. Options A, B, and D do not accurately reflect the economic changes that occurred during the 1980s.

During the 1980s, Which of the Following Was a Major