Boston.com: “Mass. residents are concerned about housing. Here’s what they think should be done about it, according to poll.”

Massachusetts voters see the high cost of housing as a top concern, according to a recent UMass Amherst poll. But the poll also revealed that Massachusetts voters are latching on to false solutions to the state’s housing problems. An overwhelming majority of respondents expressed support for rent control despite the fact that most studies – including studies of rent control in Massachusetts – show that the policy doesn’t make housing more affordable and hurts renters in the long run. – Boston.com