Evaluating Policy Responses to a Housing Demand Shock
A city is experiencing a rapid increase in population, causing a significant surge in demand for housing and a sharp rise in rental prices. To address this, the city council is debating two policies aimed at increasing the housing supply.
- Policy X: Provides large financial incentives for the construction of new, large-scale apartment complexes. The planning and construction for these projects typically take 3-5 years.
- Policy Y: Streamlines the approval process for homeowners to convert basements or garages into legal rental units. This process can often be completed in under six months.
Critique the likely effectiveness of each policy in moderating the sharp rise in rental prices within the next year. Which policy would you recommend for achieving this specific short-term goal, and why? Justify your reasoning by explaining how the market's ability to respond to the demand surge differs under each policy.
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