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You borrow money to buy a house in 2006 at a fixed interest rate of 6.5%. By 2009, the inflation rate has risen to 8.5%. Considering only your mortgage, is inflation good news or bad news for you?
Equilibrium Quantity
The amount of goods or services supplied equals the amount demanded at the market equilibrium price.
Rent Control
A government policy or set of laws that limit the amount landlords can charge for leasing homes or apartments, aimed at making housing more affordable.
Usury Laws
Legislation that sets maximum interest rates that can be charged on loans, intended to protect consumers from excessive interest.
Price Ceilings
A legally mandated upper limit on the price that may be charged for a product or service.
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