A Tax Is Regressive If It Takes a

question 5

Multiple Choice

A tax is regressive if it takes a

• A)Larger number of dollars as income falls.
• B)Smaller fraction of dollars as income falls.
• C)Larger number of dollars as income rises.
• D)Smaller fraction of dollars as income rises.

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Definitions:

Pay Differentials

Variations in compensation among employees, often based on factors like job role, experience, education, location, or performance.

Equal Pay Act

A law aimed at eliminating wage disparity based on gender, ensuring that men and women receive equal pay for equal work.

Geographic Location

The specific physical place where something exists, including aspects like climate, landscape, and accessibility, which can influence various outcomes and decisions.

Job Evaluation Pay Rates

A systematic process for determining the relative worth of a job within an organization for the purpose of establishing fair salary levels.