Question

Despite an economic turn-around in 1983, A. inflation rose dramatically. B. tax rates continued to go up. C. the number of the working poor increased. D. immigration to the United States declined.

Answer 1

In the early 1980's, the world was experiencing an economic recession. In the United States the recession lasted until December of 1982.Despite an economic turn-around in 1983, the number of working poor increased. Therefore the answer is C.