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 scenario suggests that changes in the social structure, specifically the recessionary economy and competition with foreign steelmakers, were the primary cause of John's poverty. It is not indicated that John is unwilling to work or lacks intelligence, and there is no information to suggest that changes in his value system are the cause of his poverty.

John Worked at a Steel Mill for 25 Years