No Vacancy: The Consequences of Rent Control

Published: December 1, 2016

Housing prices have increased in many parts of the country. What can policy makers do to make housing more affordable? And what happens when their good intentions go awry? Rent control increases demand for controlled-units, but discourages landlords from expanding or entering the rental market, which decreases the supply of rental housing.

Discussion Question

  1. Who do you think benefits the most from rent control and why?

Cast

Thomas Sowell

Thomas Sowell

Richard A. Epstein

Richard A. Epstein

Milton Friedman

Milton Friedman

Carson Bruno

Carson Bruno

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