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jeatrice

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What are the major economic effects of rent ceilings?
 
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The above figure shows the utility of wealth curve for a homeowner whose only possession is a 50,000 house. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
 
  A) This person has diminishing marginal utility of wealth.
  B) This person is not risk averse.
  C) Risky situations cause this person no loss of utility.
  D) None of the above are correct.



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Answer to Question 1

Rent ceilings reduce the rental payments of those tenants able to find apartments at the controlled price and decrease the rental income received by landlords. They lead to a shortage of apartments, preventing some tenants from finding a suitable place to live. Another effect can be increased discrimination as landlords can choose tenants based on race, age, gender, or other criteria. Finally, rent ceilings result in black markets emerging and also increase the cost of searching for an apartment.

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Reply 2 on: Jun 29, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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