Suppose a Poverty Program Has a Basic Benefit of $12,000,zero

question 28

Multiple Choice

Suppose a poverty program has a basic benefit of $12,000,zero deductions,and a marginal tax rate of 0.80.The breakeven level of income is

• A)$12,000.
• B)$9,600.
• C)$15,000.

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