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EXTRA: Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work (Update)

Jul 29, 2024 · 00:48:22
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  • Biden administration proposes nationwide rent increase caps as consumer protection
  • Economists argue rent control creates market distortions and actually reduces housing supply and quality
  • Revisits 2019 episode explaining why price controls fail in housing markets

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