Resurrecting the Failed Policy of Rent Control

Tags: U.S. Economy

01/18/2024 Andrew Syrios

When it comes to housing, the solution to the problem of affordability is rather straightforward: build more. Slapping price controls on housing in the form of “rent control” only makes things worse.

Original Article: Resurrecting the Failed Policy of Rent Control

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