The government imposes a maximum price on apartments that is below the equilibrium price. You accurately predict that
A. the law will have no economic impact.
B. the law will create a surplus of apartments.
C. landlords are less likely to do routine maintenance work in the apartments.
D. renters will find that landlords start offering to furnish the apartments.
Answer: C
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