What would happen in the market for rental housing in your community if the local government legally mandated rents that were below the market clearing price?

A. The demand for rental housing would increase.
B. There would be a shortage of rental housing.
C. The supply of rental housing would decrease.
D. There would be a surplus of rental housing.


Answer: B

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