The potential consequences of a real estate agent hinting at a problem in the market could include causing panic among homeowners, leading them to sell their properties quickly, often at a lower price. This could result in a sudden influx of properties on the market, potentially causing a drop in property values. It could also damage the agent's reputation if their hint turns out to be false or misleading.
Author Steven Levitt, working with journalist Stephen Dubner, shows how economic theories can be use...
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