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Discuss the Relationship of Gun Availability and Crime

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Discuss the relationship of gun availability and crime. Do you think that increased gun control would effectively reduce the murder rate in the United States? Support your answer.


Definitions:

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price is charged for a product, service, or commodity, intended to protect consumers from high prices.

Persistent Shortage

A situation where the demand for a good or service consistently exceeds its supply, over a significant period of time.

Deadweight Loss

The loss of economic efficiency when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved or is not achievable.

Rent Control

A government policy or law that sets a maximum price landlords can charge for rent.

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