Shapiro, Meschede, and Osoro outline broad public policy and institutional changes that they deem necessary for closing the racial wealth gap. What action do the authors propose that targets homeownership as a driver of the wealth gap?

A. increased local focus on electing public officials who will effectively prevent further widening of the wealth gap
B. community mediation between law enforcement and residents
C. the enforcement and strengthening of mortgage and lending policies and fair housing policies
D. mandatory and enforced desegregation of major cities and urban areas


C. the enforcement and strengthening of mortgage and lending policies and fair housing policies

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