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EXTRA: Why Rent Control Doesn’t Work (Update)

Jul 29, 2024 · 48m

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A new proposal from the Biden administration calls for a nationwide cap on rent increases. Economists think that’s a terrible idea. We revisit a 2019 episode to hear why.