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Evaluating a Policy Response to a Demand Shock
Imagine a city's rental apartment market is initially in a stable state. A large technology company then opens a new headquarters in the city, causing a significant and permanent increase in the number of people seeking to rent apartments. In response to resident concerns about rising rental costs, the city council proposes a law that would forbid landlords from charging rent higher than the level that was common before the company arrived. Critically evaluate this proposed policy. In your evaluation, you should first describe the expected changes to rent and the number of apartments rented if the market were allowed to adjust freely. Then, analyze the likely consequences of the proposed price restriction on the availability of apartments for both prospective tenants and landlords.
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