Which of the Following Is Required to Achieve Progressivity for a Particular

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is required to achieve progressivity for a particular tax?

• A) An average tax rate above the marginal tax rate (implying that the average tax rate is falling with income)
• B) A constant tax rate for all incomes
• C) A marginal tax rate equal to the average tax rate (implying that the average tax rate is rising with income)
• D) A marginal tax rate equal to the average tax rate (implying that the average tax rate is falling with income)
• E) A marginal tax rate above the average tax rate (implying that the average tax rate is rising with income)

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