On the previous graph, use the grey point (star symbol) to indicate the number of vacancies demanded. Then use the tan point (dash symbol) to indicate the number of vacancies supplied. surplus/shortage As a result of rent control, there is a of vacant units in the market.
On the previous graph, use the grey point (star symbol) to indicate the number of vacancies demanded. Then use the tan point (dash symbol) to indicate the number of vacancies supplied. surplus/shortage As a result of rent control, there is a of vacant units in the market.
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Transcribed Image Text:As you can see from the article in the prior problem, "Rents Hit All-Time Highs amid Job Growth and Low Vacancy Rates," some people
move out as a result of rent increases, while others are ready to pay an even higher rent. Rent control adds yet another aspect by
setting a ceiling on what the rental price can ultimately rise to. The supply and demand model can be used to illustrate the mechanism
that leads to all these different market outcomes.
Consider the market for rental properties in Los Angeles and Orange counties in Southern California. Suppose that while average
earnings increased by about 10% in Los Angeles and Orange counties, the average rent has increased by 20%. (Assume for a moment
that there are no rent control regulations.)
Adjust the following graph to illustrate the rent increase by either using the black point (cross symbol) or by shifting the supply and demand curves.
Hint: Determine whether this scenario leads to a shift in the demand/supply curve or a movement along the demand/supply curve.
RENTAL PRICE (Dollars per month)
The Market for Rental Properties in Los Angeles and Orange Counties
4000
3600
3200
2800
2400
2000
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400
Supply
Demand
Demand
Supply
New Rent
Vacancies Demanded with Price Control
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Vacancies Supplied with Price Control
QUANTITY (Number of vacant units)
As a result of the 20% rent increase, the number of vacant units demanded
to
units.
decrease/increases
Adjust the previous graph to show the effect of the increase in earnings.
Hint: Determine whether this scenario leads to a shift in the demand/supply curve or a movement along the demand/supply curve.
The increase in earnings results in a new equilibrium rent of $
per month and a new equilibrium number of vacancies of
units.
Now suppose that the state of California introduces rent control by setting the maximum rent at $2,400 per month.
On the previous graph, use the grey point (star symbol) to indicate the number of vacancies demanded. Then use the tan point (dash symbol) to
indicate the number of vacancies supplied.
surplus/shortage
As a result of rent control, there is a
of
vacant units in the market.
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