Which of the Following Is a Consequence of Rent Controls

question 306

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a consequence of rent controls established to keep housing affordable for the poor?

• A) Less rental housing is available, as prospective landlords find it unprofitable to rent at restricted prices.
• B) The quality of rental housing declines as landlords lack the funds and incentive to maintain properties.
• C) Apartment buildings are torn down in favor of office buildings, shopping malls, and other buildings where rents are not controlled.
• D) All of these are consequences of rent controls.

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Definitions:

Marginalization

The process of pushing certain groups or individuals to the edge of society by not allowing them an active voice, identity, or rights.

Dominant Group

A social group that possesses the greatest power, resources, and social status within a society, exerting control and setting standards.

Marginalized Member

An individual or group that is pushed to the fringe of society and deprived of social and economic participation, often due to factors like race, gender, or economic status.

Equality

Fairness and justice achieved through same treatment.