The Two Main Competing Goals in the Design of a Tax

question 91

Multiple Choice

The two main competing goals in the design of a tax system are

• A)efficiency and the elimination of distortions.
• B)efficiency and equity.
• C)applying the direct and excess burden of taxes evenly.
• D)growth and productivity.
• E)efficiency and productivity.

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