Neil dropped out of high school and worked in a canning factory until it closed last year.Now he is unable to get another job in manufacturing and may have to take work in the retail sector.According to the text,what economic factor is the primary reason contributing to this decline in the manufacturing job market?
A) an increased need for education
B) unions affecting the job market
C) deindustrialization
D) service-sector growth

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The decline in the manufacturing job market is due to deindustrialization, which is the shift away from industrial production and manufacturing. This is often caused by globalization, outsourcing, and advancements in technology that automate manufacturing processes.

Neil Dropped Out of High School and Worked in a Canning