Rent Ceilings

question 228

Multiple Choice

Rent ceilings

• A) eliminate the problem of scarcity.
• B) allocate resources efficiently.
• C) ensure that housing goes to the poorer people.
• D) benefit renters living in rent-controlled apartments.
• E) benefit all landlords because the landlords know what rent to charge their renters.

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