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Analyzing Market Imbalances in Housing Rentals
In a model of a city's housing rental market, the number of tenancies landlords are willing to offer increases as the rent rises, while the number of tenancies potential renters want decreases as the rent rises. Imagine a scenario where the current rent is €450 per month. At this price, 11,000 households want to rent a tenancy, but landlords are only willing to make 7,500 tenancies available. Based on this information, explain the state of the market and determine the actual quantity of tenancies that will be rented. Justify your answer by identifying which side of the market (supply or demand) dictates this outcome.
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