

Rent Control: Another Bad Idea That Never Dies
May 15, 2024
Economist Jeff Miron discusses the negative impacts of rent control on housing affordability. He debunks the misconception that rent control is a simple solution, highlighting how it reduces rental housing availability, affects apartment owners in NYC, and hinders mobility in the rental market. Miron advocates for income transfer to low-income individuals for affordable housing, emphasizing the importance of stimulating housing supply.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Effects of Rent Control on Apartment Owners and Rental Housing
02:09 • 2min
Incentives and Behaviors of Renters in Rent-Controlled Apartments
03:51 • 2min
Analyzing the Persistence and Pitfalls of Rent Control in Housing Policy
05:21 • 2min
Challenges of Rent Control and Housing Supply Restrictions
07:14 • 2min