What are some of the causes or consequences related to the trend you identified

What are some of the causes or consequences related to the trend you identified earlier this week? (Or, if you posted something about a policy or event, what do you see as the causes or consequences of those?) Who (or what) do you think is responsible for the problem, or who (or what) deserves credit for solving some part of the problem?
During the week, review your classmates’ posts and discuss similarities and differences between your response and your peers’ responses