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Rent Control

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According to the German rent control study, what was the maximum percentage that rent could be higher than local comparative rent?

  • 20%
  • 15%
  • 5%
  • 10% (correct)
  • What was the average decrease in rent during the first year of rent control in Germany?

  • 5%-9% (correct)
  • 1%-4%
  • 10%-14%
  • 15%-19%
  • According to the German rent control study, what happened to rental prices after the first year of implementation?

  • Rental prices remained the same
  • Rental prices continued to decrease
  • Rental prices fluctuated
  • Rental prices increased (correct)
  • Who did the rent control in Germany disproportionally help, contrary to its original aim?

    <p>High-income households</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the quality of dwellings as a result of rent control in Germany?

    <p>The quality diminished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the most likely beneficiaries of rent control in St Paul, Minnesota?

    <p>White renters and wealthy tenants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to property values after the implementation of rent control in St Paul, Minnesota?

    <p>Property values fell by 6%-7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who lost the most compared to other property owners after the implementation of rent control in St Paul, Minnesota?

    <p>Property owners who are minorities and lower incomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the extent of wealth transfer from high-earning property owners to lower earning renters in St Paul, Minnesota?

    <p>Wealth transfer close to zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

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