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The 1980s marked a period of transition for Los Angeles, with a renewed focus on technology, finance, and entertainment emerging in the wake of previous downturns. While the post-war economy began to stagnate, businesses adapted to new technological advancements within aerospace and built a burgeoning financial sector. Hollywood continued to thrive, with blockbuster hits reinforcing the entertainment industry's role in the economy, albeit with new challenges related to urban blight and income inequality.