A Theory of Fairness That Holds That Taxpayers Should Contribute

question 223

Multiple Choice

A theory of fairness that holds that taxpayers should contribute to the government in proportion to the benefits they receive from public expenditures is the

• A) ability-to-pay principle.
• B) equity principle.
• C) benefits-received principle.
• D) equality-for-all principle.

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Definitions:

Scrutiny

The act of closely examining or inspecting something to ensure accuracy, authenticity, or conformance to standards.

Competition

The rivalry among businesses or individuals for customers, market share, or achievements.

Per Se Approach

A legal standard that deems certain actions to be inherently illegal without needing to prove harm or anticompetitive effects.

Fixed Price

An agreed upon price for goods or services that is not subject to change under normal circumstances.