Which of the Following Is True

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A)Marginal tax rates that take a large share of income will enhance the incentive of individuals to invest and engage in productive activities.
• B)High tax rates will tend to drive investment funds and highly productive citizens to other countries where tax rates are lower.
• C)As marginal tax rates increase, individuals get to keep a larger share of their earnings.
• D)Countries can gain by imposing higher tariffs and other barriers that will restrain international trade.

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Definitions:

Memento Mori

Latin, “reminder of death.” In painting, a reminder of human mortality, usually represented by a skull.

Vanitas Paintings

A genre of still-life painting that flourished in the Netherlands in the 17th century, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life, the futility of pleasure, and the certainty of death, often symbolized by skulls, flowers, and other objects.

Still-Life Compositions

Still-Life Compositions are artworks depicting inanimate objects arranged together, often including flowers, fruit, vessels, and other household items, celebrated for their beauty, symbolic meanings, and the skill of the artist.

Elevation of the Cross

A masterpiece by artist Peter Paul Rubens, depicting the mounting of Jesus Christ on the cross, celebrated for its dramatic intensity and emotional depth.