Economic Challenges: Outsourcing and Manufacturing Decline

Throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the United States faced significant economic challenges that reshaped its financial landscape. Among these challenges were the impacts of globalization, technological advances, and varying economic policies. One critical economic challenge was the significant shift in the labor market and manufacturing sectors, influenced by several key factors. Which of the following was a major consequence of economic policy decisions and technological changes in America from the 1980s to the present?