Refer to the Information Provided in Table 19 -Related to the Economics in Practice on Page 393: Refer

question 239

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information provided in Table 19.8 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
Table 19.8
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Total Income } & \text { Total Taxes } \\\hline \$ 20,000 & \$ 2,000 \\\hline 40,000 & 4,800 \\\hline 60,000 & 9,000 \\\hline 80,000 & 16,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Related to the Economics in Practice on page 393: Refer to Table 19.8. At an income level of $80,000, the average tax rate is

• A) 2%.
• B) 5%.
• C) 15%.
• D) 20%.

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Definitions:

Crowding-out Effect

A situation where increased government spending leads to a reduction in private sector spending and investment, often due to higher interest rates.

Government Expenditures

The total amount spent by the government on various services, including healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

Interest Rate

The proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage.

Multiplier Effect

The proportional amount of increase, or decrease, in final income that results from an injection, or withdrawal, of spending.