This relative decline of the cities, which has come to be known as 'urban-rural shift' has contributed to inner city economic and social problems.

Analysts said profit taking was a factor, but a slight decline in crude prices also contributed to the drop.

The decline of agricultural production contributed to the rapidly deteriorating economy during the first years of the revolution.

Either way, the unsteady decline contributed to the unsettling quality of the experience.

Others suggested that the decline of driver education in schools has contributed to the increase in deaths.

The decline of hatmaking, as many Americans started going around bareheaded, also contributed.

At a broader level, this decline in Provincial funding "has contributed to the court system being overwhelmed and cases being thrown out."

The decline of manufacturing from the northeastern United States contributed to a general decline as well.

The precipitous decline of technology stocks in recent months is also contributing to the high-yield bond market's woes.

The decline in industry through the 1970s also contributed to the area's decline.