If the Supply Curve for Housing Has the Normal Positive

question 115

Multiple Choice

If the supply curve for housing has the normal positive slope, rent controls are likely to:

• A)​increase the quantity of available housing.
• B)​improve the quality of available housing
• C)​create a larger shortage than if the supply curve were vertical.
• D)​help low-income families find suitable housing.

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