Higher rates of unemployment are linked with
A) greater political stability because the employed tend to be more politically active.
B) higher crime rates, as the unemployed seek to replace lost income.
C) lower rates of heart disease, as the unemployed have eliminated job stress.
D) improvements in overall health, as the unemployed have more leisure time to be physically active.

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Studies have consistently shown a positive correlation between higher rates of unemployment and higher crime rates, as individuals may turn to illegal activities to replace lost income. A and C are incorrect because there is no clear evidence that employment status directly affects political activity or heart disease rates, and D may not hold true if unemployment leads to increased financial stress and decreased access to healthcare.

Higher Rates of Unemployment Are Linked with