373. Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work
Freakonomics Radio
The Rent Control Dilemma
This chapter examines the removal of rent control in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1994 and its significant effects on housing quality and crime rates. It explores the paradoxical nature of rent control policies and contemporary debates about effective housing solutions.
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