Microeconomics
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260507140
Author: David C. Colander
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 5, Problem 5QAP
(a)
To determine
Economic effects of rent controls and that in theory.
(b)
To determine
Appropriateness of the rent control mechanism.
(c)
To determine
Appropriate mechanisms to address the inequality.
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What is correct about rent controls?
Question 4 options:
They cause excess supply (or surplus) at the controlled price, which is lower than equilibrium price.
They cause excess demand (or shortage) at the controlled price, which is lower than equilibrium price.
They can guarantee everyone will have an affordable apartment
They encourage apartment owners to invest in maintenance of the apartment
The consumer's income goes up. The good in question is a normal good. What can we expect? (hint - I discuss this in the video lecture)
Question 7 options:
The demand curve moves to the left. The price of the good decreases.
The demand curve moves to the left. The price of the good increases.
The demand curve moves to the right. The price of the good decreases.
The demand curve moves to the right. The price of the good increases.
What is an inferior good? Hint - use the economic definition, not a general dictionary definition!
Question 10 options:
A good for which demand does not…
The shortages created by rent controls is largest
when demand by tenants is ........and supply by
landlords is.........
more elastic; less elastic
more elastic; more elastic
Ⓒunitary elastic; unitary elastic
less elastic: less elastic
less elastic; more elastic
"New York City has a long-standing policy of control-ling rents in certain parts of the city—in essence, a price ceiling on rent. Is the market for apartments likely to be efficient or inefficient? What does this imply for the size of total surplus?"
Chapter 5 Solutions
Microeconomics
Ch. 5.1 - Prob. 1QCh. 5.1 - Prob. 2QCh. 5.1 - Prob. 3QCh. 5.1 - Prob. 4QCh. 5.1 - Prob. 5QCh. 5.1 - Prob. 6QCh. 5.1 - Prob. 7QCh. 5.1 - Prob. 8QCh. 5.1 - Prob. 9QCh. 5.1 - Prob. 10Q
Ch. 5.A - Prob. 1QECh. 5.A - Prob. 2QECh. 5.A - Prob. 3QECh. 5.A - Prob. 4QECh. 5.A - Prob. 5QECh. 5.A - Prob. 6QECh. 5.A - Prob. 7QECh. 5.A - Prob. 8QECh. 5.A - Prob. 9QECh. 5 - Prob. 1QECh. 5 - Prob. 2QECh. 5 - Prob. 3QECh. 5 - Prob. 4QECh. 5 - Prob. 5QECh. 5 - Prob. 6QECh. 5 - Prob. 7QECh. 5 - Prob. 8QECh. 5 - Prob. 9QECh. 5 - Prob. 10QECh. 5 - Prob. 11QECh. 5 - Prob. 12QECh. 5 - Prob. 13QECh. 5 - Prob. 14QECh. 5 - Prob. 15QECh. 5 - Prob. 16QECh. 5 - Prob. 17QECh. 5 - Prob. 1QAPCh. 5 - Prob. 2QAPCh. 5 - Prob. 3QAPCh. 5 - Prob. 4QAPCh. 5 - Prob. 5QAPCh. 5 - Prob. 1IPCh. 5 - Prob. 2IPCh. 5 - Prob. 3IPCh. 5 - Prob. 4IPCh. 5 - Prob. 5IPCh. 5 - Prob. 6IPCh. 5 - Prob. 7IPCh. 5 - Prob. 8IPCh. 5 - Prob. 9IPCh. 5 - Prob. 10IPCh. 5 - Prob. 11IPCh. 5 - Prob. 12IPCh. 5 - Prob. 13IPCh. 5 - Prob. 14IP
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- The market demand and supply for renting apartments in the Midrand area is given as: Demand: p = 12 000 - 5Qd Supply: p = 800 + 3Qs 5. What is the landlord’s total revenue at the equilibrium price? [1] R7 000 000.[2] R12 000 000.[3] R8 000 000.[4] R1 400 000. 6. If the government implements an effective rent ceiling of R4 100 in the Midrand area, what are the search costs? [1] R0.[2] 2 640 000.[3] 1 320 000.[4] 72 000. 7. What price will the customers be willing to pay on the black market? [1] R5 000.[2] R4 100.[3] R6 500.[4] R1 400.arrow_forwardThe goal of rent control is to facilitate controlled economic experiments in urban areas. help the poor by assuring them an adequate supply of apartments. help the poor by making housing more affordable. help landlords by assuring them a low vacancy rate for their apartments.arrow_forwardWhat are two unintended consequences of a rent ceiling, other than the obvious shortage of apartments?arrow_forward
- How are rent controls likely to affect the market for housing in a city? Create a graph illustrating the market for apartments without rent controls to help with your answer. What does it mean, in terms of this market for the rent control to be effective? Would you recommend such a policy?arrow_forwardUnder rent control, bribery is a potential mechanism toarrow_forwardWhat are the main goal or goals of rent control (holding rent below equilibrium rent; price ceilings.)? Be precise. In other words, what is the overall social/economic purpose or objective of rent control or rent stabilization?arrow_forward
- City A and City B are on the opposite sides of the River. Suppose A imposes rent controls. With the use of diagrams explain what effect these controls will have upon the housing markets in A and B City?arrow_forwardQuestion 13.13. Which of the following is a consequence of rent controls established to keep housing affordable for the poor? Less rental housing is available as prospective landlords find it unprofitable to rent at restricted prices. The quality of rental housing declines as landlords lack the funds and incentive to maintain properties. Apartment buildings are torn down in favor of office buildings, shopping malls, and other buildings where rents are not controlled. All of the above are consequences of rent controls.arrow_forwardEconomists in general agree that rent controls are: Question 1 options: an efficient and equitable way to help low-income families. an inefficient but sometimes effective way to help low-income families. an efficient method of dealing with the shortages caused by price ceilings. the only way to solve the problem of poverty.arrow_forward
- Identify and briefly explain 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of government legislated rent control. (I.E. A price ceiling)arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements describe the results of the imposition of rent controls? The controls allow the rental market to achieve equilibrium. With the imposition of the controls, quantity supplied decreases. This policy tends to create an excess demand of the product. With the imposition of the controls, quantity demanded rises.arrow_forwardSuppose the rent control (price ceiling) in Canada will be nullified for a year and that market rents will now be institutionalized. Assume that all apartment units are of identical structure and so are offered at the same rent. To address the plight of the residents, especially those who may be unable to pay the market rent, an income subsidy will be given to all low-income households equal to the difference between the old controlled rent and the new market rent. a) In a diagram, show the effect on the market for apartments the elimination of rent control. What will happen to the quality and quantity of rental housing supplied by the apartment owners? b) Use another diagram to show the additional effect of the income subsidy on the apartment market. What effect does it have on the market rental and quantity of apartments supplied in comparison to your answers to (a)arrow_forward
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