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Which policy can curb rent inflation instead of rent control?
AIncreasing housing supply
BBanning new building
CFreezing all wages
DTaxing all tenants
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Increasing housing supply
More homes, or lower demand for them, eases rent pressure without capping prices.
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