Question: The competitive equilibrium rent in the city of Lowell is currently $1,000 per month. The government decides to enact rent control and establish a price ceiling of $750 per month for apartments. Briefly explain whether rent control is likely to make each of the following people better or worse off:
a. Someone currently renting an apartment in Lowell
b. Someone who will be moving to Lowell next year and who intends to rent an apartment
c. A landlord who intends to abide by the rent control law
d. A landlord who intends to ignore the law and illegally charge the highest rent possible for his apartments