Rent controls not the answer to London’s sky high rent
7 April 2021
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Dr Kristian Niemietz writes for City AM
In a debate column for City AM, IEA Head of Political Economy Dr Kristian Niemietz argued against the introduction of rent controls in London.
Kristian explained that high rental prices are a product of the scarcity of property- high demand but low supply increases prices.
Kristian said: “Rent controls are a lot like socialism. Both have been tried dozens of times. Both have ended in failure every single time“.
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Kristian explained that high rental prices are a product of the scarcity of property- high demand but low supply increases prices.
Kristian said: “Rent controls are a lot like socialism. Both have been tried dozens of times. Both have ended in failure every single time“.
Read the full article here.
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