What does economic evidence tell us about the effects of rent control?

[author-bio] Steadily rising housing rents in many of the US’s large, productive cities have reignited the discussion whether to expand or enact rent control provisions. Under pressure to fight rising rents, state lawmakers in Illinois, Oregon, and California are considering repealing laws that limit cities’ abilities to pass or expand rent control. While rules and … Continue reading What does economic evidence tell us about the effects of rent control?