**Rent Control and Its Impact on Apartment Pricing and Supply****Topic Overview**What does rent control do to the pricing and supply of apartment units? According to the Wall Street Journal, "Rent control disproportionately subsidizes the affluent. A Harvard University study in the late 1980s found that rent-controlled apartments were in some of the city's best neighborhoods, that 94% of their tenants were white, and roughly three-quarters of their occupants were families without children." This leads to an important question: Should New York City (NYC) maintain rent control?**Discussion Points**1. **Economic Impact**: Examination of how rent control policies affect housing prices and the availability of rental units in high-demand areas.2. **Demographic Analysis**: Evaluation of demographic data from past studies to understand the distribution and impact on different community groups.3. **Policy Implications**: Consideration of the benefits and drawbacks of maintaining rent control from both social justice and economic efficiency perspectives.**Key Takeaways**- Rent control is controversial and has significant implications for both housing markets and social equity.- Empirical evidence suggests that the benefits of rent control might be disproportionately enjoyed by more affluent populations.- In-depth analysis and updated studies are necessary to inform whether NYC should continue with these policies or explore alternative solutions.

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What does rent control do to the pricing and supply of apartment units? According to the Wall Street Journal, "Rent control disproportionately subsidizes the affluent. A Harvard University study in the late 1980s found that rent-controlled apartments were in some of the city's best neighborhoods, that 94% of their tenants were white, and roughly three-quarters of their occupants were families without children." Do you think NYC should maintain rent control?

What does rent control do to the pricing and supply of apartment units? According to the Wall Street Journal, "Rent control disproportionately subsidizes the affluent. A Harvard University study in the late 1980s found that rent-controlled apartments were in some of the city's best neighborhoods, that 94% of their tenants were white, and roughly three-quarters of their occupants were families without children." Do you think NYC should maintain rent control?

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