Economists frequently share the same views on analysis even when they differ on values; for example, the vast majority agree rent control causes apartment shortages, makes apartments hard to find, lets housing quality deteriorate, and discourages new construction (unless new construction is exempted) because builders anticipate future controls.

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David Henderson

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on rent control the vast majority of economists agree that if you keep rents down by law you'll have a shortage of apartments

Source

David Henderson on Disagreeable Economists 7/30/2007EconTalk
Created: 6/16/2026, 3:03:17 PM

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