Which of the Following REDUCES Equality of Income or Wealth

question 241

Multiple Choice

Which of the following REDUCES equality of income or wealth relative to the market distribution?

• A) government payments to the poor
• B) a regressive income tax
• C) high taxes on bequests
• D) non-assortative mating

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