Economists Have Argued That Rent Control Is "The Best Way

question 119

Multiple Choice

Economists have argued that rent control is "the best way to destroy a city, other than bombing." Why would economists say this?

• A) They anticipate that low rents will cause low-income people to move into the city, reducing the quality of life for other people.
• B) They anticipate that rent control will benefit landlords at the expense of tenants, increasing inequality in the city.
• C) They anticipate that rent controls will cause a construction boom, which will make the city crowded and more polluted.
• D) They anticipate that rent control will eliminate the incentive to maintain buildings, leading to a deterioration of the city.

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