With a Rent Ceiling Set Below the Equilibrium Rent

question 155

Multiple Choice

With a rent ceiling set below the equilibrium rent,
i.all renters are able to rent apartments at a lower rent.
ii.there is a shortage of apartments.
iii.the quantity of apartments supplied does not change because buildings cannot be moved.

• A) i only
• B) ii only
• C) iii only
• D) ii and iii
• E) i, ii, and iii

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