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7 October, 12:46

Suppose a city facing a shortage of rental apartments eliminates rent controls. Which of the following is most likely to occur?

A. a decrease in rents and a decrease in the number of apartment units supplied.

B. an increase in rents and an increase in the number of apartment units supplied.

C. a decrease in the demand for apartments and an increase in the number of apartment units supplied.

D. an increase in the demand for apartments and a decrease in the number of apartment units supplied.

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  1. 7 October, 13:10
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    The correct answer is (B)

    Explanation:

    A shortage of rental apartments will lead to an increase in the rents. There is a shortage of apartments that has eliminated the rent control. Overall, the owners will increase the rents of the apartments and as a result the demand will decrease. A decrease in demand will lead to an increase in the supply of apartments.
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