Suppose a Poverty Program Has a Basic Benefit of $5,000

question 46

Multiple Choice

Suppose a poverty program has a basic benefit of $5,000 with zero deductions,and a marginal tax rate of 0.50.The breakeven level of income is

• A)$2,500.
• B)$25,000.
• C)$15,000.
• D)$10,000.

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