Question ID:PT14 S2 Q11 Passage:Unless they are used as strictly temporary measures, rent-control ordinances (municipal regulations placing limits on rent increases) have several negative effects for renters. One of these is that the controls will bring about a shortage of rental units. This disadvantage for renters occurs over the long run, but the advantage—smaller rent increases—occurs immediately. In many municipalities, specifically in all those where tenants of rent-control units have a secure hold on political power and can get rent-control ordinances enacted or repealed, it is invariably the desire for short-term gain that guides those tenants in the exercise of that power. Stem:If the statements above are true, which one of the following can be properly inferred from them? Correct Answer Choice:DChoice A:It is impossible for landlords to raise rents when rent controls are in effect. Choice B:In many municipalities rent-control ordinances are repealed as soon as shortages of rental units arise. Choice C:The only negative effect of rent control for renters is that it brings about a shortage of rental units. Choice D:In many municipalities there is now, or eventually will be, a shortage of rental units. Choice E:In the long term, a shortage of rental units will raise rents substantially.