If the Supply Curve for Housing Has the Normal Positive

question 40

Multiple Choice

If the supply curve for housing has the normal positive slope, what is the likely outcome of rent controls?

• A) help for low-income families to find suitable housing
• B) an increase in the quantity of available housing
• C) the creation of a larger shortage than if the supply curve was vertical
• D) an improvement in the quality of available housing

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