If a Rent Ceiling Is Imposed That Is Less Than

question 116

Multiple Choice

If a rent ceiling is imposed that is less than the equilibrium rent,which of the following outcomes is most likely to occur?

• A) reduced search activity
• B) black market activity
• C) a building boom
• D) a housing surplus
• E) None of the above answers is correct because to have an impact, the rent ceiling must be above the equilibrium rent.

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