One of the difficulties with an economic policy such as rent control is that
A)politicians do not consider its secondary effects
B)economists disagree about the impacts of the policy
C)it is difficult to enforce antidiscrimination laws in the rental housing market
D)it makes landlords wealthy at the expense of renters
E)pressure from landlords resulted in its repeal in many cities

Question

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Rent control can lead to unintended secondary effects, such as reduced housing supply and quality, which politicians may not fully consider when implementing the policy.

One of the Difficulties with an Economic Policy Such as Rent