Well, on the progressive side, when they want rent they argue that market prices are "unfairly low" (or high). Creating artificial scarcity is one way to inflat

Well, on the progressive side, when they want rent they argue that market prices are "unfairly low" (or high). Creating artificial scarcity is one way to inflate prices to "fair" levels, e.g. "living wages": >Ward 1 Councilman Jim Graham introduced legislation Tuesday to limit the number of taxicabs in D.C. through either a medallion system, like ones used in New York City and Chicago, or a certification system. [...] A glut of drivers could jeopardize the chances of any cabbies making an adequate living, Graham has said. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/Cap-on-D_C_-cabs-suggested-7909132-49611772.html http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/Cap-on-D_C_-cabs-sug... ...Though in this particular case the backstory turned out to be "the taxi cartels control the government". http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/24/dc-council-member-jim-graham-chief-staff-arrested/ http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/24/dc-council-m... http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/crime/Ethiopian-community-leader-pleads-guilty-to-taxi-bribery-scheme-90851849.html http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/crime/Ethiopian-comm...