Home ownership is a sign of economic prosperity. This makes it somewhat surprising that across the various regions of Europe and North America, high levels of home ownership correspond with high levels of unemployment. Which one of the following, if true, helps to resolve the apparent conflict described above?
A: People who own homes are more likely than those who rent to form support networks that help them to learn of local jobs.
B: People are more likely to buy homes when they are feeling economically secure.
C: Over the last few decades jobs have been moving from centralized areas to locations that are closer to homeowners.
D: Home ownership makes it more difficult to move to a place where jobs are more plentiful.
Choose A, B, C or D as your solution.
D