4. A.
A newly established task force on affordable housing concludes that a state-wide shortage of affordable housing exists in the major urban centers. The task force advises the governor to formulate rent control policy that prohibits rent increases in the affected areas. Is this a reasonable policy? Will it work?
4. B.
OPEC establishes an embargo on oil to the U.S. It is feared that a shortage of gasoline will soon emerge in the U.S. and that gas prices will skyrocket. The President in conjunction with Congress establishes a freeze on gasoline prices. Will this policy work?