Rent Ceilings Set Below the Equilibrium Rent

question 152

Multiple Choice

Rent ceilings set below the equilibrium rent
i.create a deadweight loss.
ii.increase search activity.
iii.encourage landlords to charge a high price for new locks and keys,called "key money."

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

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