The nation's main pubic assistance program, Temporary Aid to Needy Families, posits that families will move "from welfare to work"; but this outcome is unlikely, given the . .
A) discrimination that still exists in America today.
B) rates of consumption.
C) divine intervention that maintain poverty.
D) structure of the economy.
E) lack of personal responsibility in America today

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The structure of the economy is a major factor in the ability of families on public assistance to transition to work. Many families on public assistance are in low-wage or unstable jobs, making it difficult to move beyond the need for assistance. Structural issues such as a lack of affordable childcare, limited access to education and training, and a persistent gender and racial wage gap also contribute to the challenge of moving out of poverty.

The Nation's Main Pubic Assistance Program, Temporary Aid to Needy