Progressive Taxes Can Be Justified as Fair Based on Which

question 42

Multiple Choice

Progressive taxes can be justified as fair based on which of the following?

• A) The index-of-fairness principle
• B) Horizontal equity
• C) Benefits received
• D) Vertical equity
• E) None of the above answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

Marginal cost is the additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a good or service.

Average Total Cost

The cost of producing all items, when divided by the total amount of items produced, shows the cost for each unit produced.

Average Variable Cost

The cost of variable inputs (e.g., raw materials and labor) divided by the total output, showing how variable costs change with output levels.

Market Price

The existing rate at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale in the market.