 The term has since been used in a variety of other contexts to imply that something which was previously abnormal has become commonplace.The term arose from the context of cautioning the belief of economists and policy makers that industrial economies would revert to their most recent means post the 2007-2008 financial crisis.The January 29, 2009, Philadelphia City Paper quoted Paul Glover (activist) referring to the need for "new normals" in community development, when introducing his cover story "Prepare for the Best."