Charles Murray believed that the antipoverty programs of the 1960s and 1970s

A) drastically reduced the level of poverty.
B) slightly reduced the level of poverty.
C) had no impact on the level of poverty.
D) caused more poverty.

Charles Murray believes that the antipoverty programs of the 1960s and 1970s caused more poverty by creating a culture of dependency and discouraging personal responsibility. He argues that these programs made poverty a more acceptable and even desirable way of life for some individuals and families. He also claims that these programs led to the breakdown of traditional family structures, which he sees as a key factor in the persistence of poverty. While there is some debate about the effects of antipoverty programs, Murray’s views are generally considered controversial and not supported by mainstream research.