THE NORMATIVE ASPECTS OF RENT CONTROL.

Rent control occurs in various forms and is a prominent feature in many housing markets throughout the United States and in many countries around the world. In spite of an enormous literature, however, there has been very little discussion about the ethical aspects of rent regulations. This chapter uses the general ethics frameworks of concern for rights, overall welfare, and fairness to examine several of the key issues involved in rent control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]