43.The phrase "roll back"in lines 11-12is closest in meaning to

(A)credit

(B)measure

(C)vary

(D)reduce

44.The word "stimulating"in line 15is closest in meaning to

(A)experimenting with

(B)identifying

(C)estimating

(D)encouraging

45.It can be inferred that the purpose of rent control is to

(A)protect tenants

(B)promote construction

(C)increase vacancy rates

(D)decrease sales of rental units

46.The word "depressed"in line 19is closest in meaning to

(A)saddened

(B)created

(C)lowered

(D)defeated

47.The information in the last paragraph supports which of the following statements?

(A)San Francisco has eliminated its rent control laws.

(B)Rent control leads to a reduction in the construction of housing units

(C)Luxury apartments are rarely built when there is rent control

(D)There is a growing need for government-subsidized housing.

48.According to the passage,which of the following cities does NOT currently have rent controls?

(A)Santa Monica

(B)Dallas

(C)San Francisco

(D)New York City

49.The word "stringent"in line 23is closest in meaning to

(A)straightforward

(B)strict

(C)expanded

(D)efficient

50.According to the passage,which of the following is NOT exempt from rent control?

(A)Luxury apartments

(B)Commercial development

(C)Moderately priced apartments

(D)Office space