In order to combat the housing affordability crisis, the Sunshine Coast Council decides to impose a price ceiling on rent (rent control). Complete the diagram below to explain and illustrate the effect on equilibrium price and quantity following this policy decision. Discuss the changes in economic welfare (consumer and producer surplus and DWL) due to the imposition of the price ceiling. Discuss another solution that the Council/Government could implement to solve the housing affordability crisis.

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