Christoph is a landlord in an area where rent controls have set the maximum price he can charge below the competitive equilibrium price. How can a landlord like Christoph be a “winner” in this situation?

a. by expanding his business and buying more properties
b. by spending more to maintain his properties in perfect condition
c. by breaking the law and finding ways to charge his tenants more
d. by increasing demand by charging his tenants even less than the price ceiling


c. by breaking the law and finding ways to charge his tenants more

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