> But the result of rent control is that when places open up, there is a massive excess of demand. I would challenge the notion that the problems of housing de

> But the result of rent control is that when places open up, there is a massive excess of demand. I would challenge the notion that the problems of housing demand exceeding supply are all tied back to rent control. Zoning plays a big role. Incentives play a big role. Government leadership plays a big role. Some rent-controlled areas are economically dynamic and others aren't. I just don't think there's a clear correlation.