> Economics: Rent control is always a bad idea Well this is definitely false. If you're a politician who can afford a nice place then rent control is a great i

> Economics: Rent control is always a bad idea Well this is definitely false. If you're a politician who can afford a nice place then rent control is a great idea: it gets you elected (look, I made things cheap for you) and keeps you elected (look, I will solve all the problems underpriced rent brings).