Laws of supply and demand

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Question1. Using the principles of economic reasoning, discuss the probable consequences of the rent controls.
Question2. Determine what do the laws of supply and demand forecast would be the result of an immediate removal of rent control in terms of the price of rental housing and the quantity available?
Question3. If you consider a product like gasoline, would you favor price control so that you pay less than the current price at the pump, $1.00 less for example? Why or why not?
Question4. If economists are right about the generally negative effects of price controls, why do you think they remain in place in some cases? Do you think they allocate scarce resources efficiently? What would be some alternative policy measure for fair housing?

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