
One economist has argued that rent control is "the best way to destroy a city,other than bombing." Why would an economist agree with this
A) She fears that low rents will cause low-income people to move into the city, reducing the quality of life for other people.
B) She fears that rent control will benefit landlords at the expense of tenants, increasing inequality in the city.
C) She fears that rent controls will cause a construction boom, which will make the city crowded and more polluted.
D) She fears that rent control will eliminate the incentive to maintain buildings, leading to a deterioration of the city.
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