Few policies raise economists’ ire as much as rent control. “In many cases,” Swedish economist Assar Lindbeck famously said, “rent control appears to be the most efficient technique presently known to ...

As rents and eviction rates rise across the country, more cities and states are debating rent control policies, which housing advocates say are needed to keep more people in their homes. "The ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. As Americans cast their votes in an election dominated by debates over inflation and ...