> an argument could be made that it was a net positive
Net positive? Sounds like some kind of value theory. Which "net positive" are you talking about? Can't argue something you don't understand..
Net positive? Sounds like some kind of value theory. Which "net positive" are you talking about? Can't argue something you don't understand..
In this instance it would mean that the sum total of the economic benefits to NYC that come from rent-controlled apartments outweigh the sum total of the negatives.