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How did landlords respond to wartime US rent controls?
AOffered free leases
BCut their sale prices
CBuilt more rentals
DSold units at open prices
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Sold units at open prices
Selling brought a better return than renting at the controlled price, so rental units fell.
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