Jeff Miron
Vice President for Research at the Cato Institute and former Harvard economist who researches and advises on public policy issues including housing economics and rent control.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 42min
The Flaws of Rent Ceilings
Jeff Miron, VP for Research at the Cato Institute and former Harvard economist who studies housing policy. He explains how strict rent caps can shrink rental supply, reduce maintenance, and shift units out of the market. He also discusses vacancy decontrol, conversions to condos and short-term rentals, and why targeted vouchers and more housing supply are better alternatives.
May 15, 2024 • 9min
Rent Control: Another Bad Idea That Never Dies
Economist Jeff Miron discusses the negative impacts of rent control on housing affordability. He debunks the misconception that rent control is a simple solution, highlighting how it reduces rental housing availability, affects apartment owners in NYC, and hinders mobility in the rental market. Miron advocates for income transfer to low-income individuals for affordable housing, emphasizing the importance of stimulating housing supply.
