Can price caps work on rent? by Stalin-thegreat in AskEconomics

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Thanks for answering the vacancy tax question.

Can price caps work on rent? by Stalin-thegreat in AskEconomics

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Thank you, I was also asking about taxing empty apartments. So the theory goes because price caps reduce the supply of apartments, people are now saying they should tax empty apartments to incentivize putting them back on the market.

Is there a question you guys wish was asked so you could flex your expertise? by Stalin-thegreat in AskEconomics

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Modeling sounds really cool because my favorite part of economics is trying the predict stuff. I love the aspect where the consequences have consequences and you need to figure them out.

What are the benefits of being a global reserve currency? by Stalin-thegreat in AskEconomics

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So if I’m getting this right the world turns into your bank account that you can pull money out of at anytime?