Liberalism

Agree

No, studies show that rent control does not lower rent

Liberalism, particularly in its classical form, values empirical evidence and the outcomes of policies. If studies show that rent control does not lower rent, liberals might be inclined to oppose rent control on the grounds that it does not achieve its intended purpose and could lead to negative unintended consequences, such as reduced supply of rental properties. This answer aligns with the liberal emphasis on policies that are effective and based on evidence, though it also reflects a nuanced view that might vary among different liberal thinkers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Classical liberalism would strongly support the idea that the government should not interfere with the pricing mechanisms of the free market, including the rental market. This ideology believes that the market, when left to its own devices, will naturally adjust to meet the demands of society efficiently. However, the positive score is moderated because modern liberal perspectives might support some level of intervention to correct market failures or to achieve social objectives. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Liberalism, in its classical form, emphasizes free markets and minimal government intervention in the economy. Implementing rent control policies would be seen as an unnecessary and potentially harmful government intervention, distorting the housing market. However, modern liberalism or social liberalism might be more open to such policies as a means to address social inequalities and ensure affordable housing. The score reflects this tension within liberalism between market freedom and social justice. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.