Suppose a Poverty Program Has a Basic Benefit of $10,000,and

question 36

Multiple Choice

Suppose a poverty program has a basic benefit of $10,000,and a family can earn up to $20,000 before losing all welfare benefits.The marginal tax rate is ________ percent.

• A)2.0
• B)0.5
• C)0.2
• D)0.10

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