In Some Countries the Tax System Is More Progressive Than

question 29

Essay

In some countries the tax system is more progressive than in the U.S. What impact does this have on income inequality? What impact do you think this has on entrepreneurial activity?

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Market To Book Value

A financial ratio used to compare a company's current market price to its book value, indicating how much shareholders are paying for the net assets of a company.

ROE

Return on Equity, a measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by shareholders' equity, indicating how efficiently a firm uses its equity to generate profit.

Leverage Ratio

The leverage ratio is a financial metric indicating the level of debt used by a business to finance its assets, often used to assess financial risk.

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