The Percentage of an Additional Dollar of Income That Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

The percentage of an additional dollar of income that is paid in tax is the

• A) personal income tax.
• B) sales tax.
• C) marginal tax rate.
• D) capital tax.
• E) regressive tax.

Interpret how taxes influence market outcomes, including deadweight loss and changes to consumer and producer surplus.

Differentiate among the various principles guiding taxation policies, such as the benefits principle and the ability-to-pay principle.

Analyze the efficiency and equity trade-offs inherent in tax policies and the economic rationale behind them.

Recognize the role of tax policy in achieving economic policy objectives.

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