According to William Julius Wilson, the “urban underclass”
A. consists largely of the permanently unemployed.
B. is the product of an overly generous welfare system that encourages unemployment and lack of initiative.
C. benefited from the recession because finding low-paying jobs was easier.
D. consists mostly of newcomers to cities who simply lack the skills to live in urban settings.
Answer: A
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