The phrase 'ascribe to...' and 'attribute to...' actually has the same meaning which is 'caused by...' or 'due to...'. The only difference between the two is the kind of connotation it has. The phrase 'ascribe to' is usually used in bad meaning, while the phrase 'attribute to' refers to something in a positive light.
Using the provided literature, a solid conclusion you can draw from “Baby Boomlet” is that in order to prevent so many vehicle accidents involving new drivers is we need to try a new approach to teaching or possibly lengthen drivers Ed/behind the wheel courses.
Hopefully this helps.
It is called <span>colloquialism. Hope this helps :)</span>