A Ceiling Price Set in the Policy of Rent Controls

question 100

Multiple Choice

A ceiling price set in the policy of rent controls:

• A) will be set at a price above the equilibrium price.
• B) may result in some people who rent out units to leave the business because they cannot cover costs.
• C) will lead to rental units being higher in quality because landlords are guaranteed a high price.
• D) will create a surplus of housing.

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Definitions:

Investment Expenses

Fees and other costs incurred in connection with the management and operation of investments.

Net Income

The amount of earnings a company or individual has after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and deductions from total revenue.

Depreciation

An accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible or physical asset over its useful life, useful for reducing taxable income by recognizing the asset's expense over several years.

Rental Income

Income earned from leasing out property or space to tenants.