Which of the Following Statements About a Regressive Tax Rate

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about a regressive tax rate structure is false?

• A)A regressive rate structure cannot result in vertical equity.
• B)Regressive rates decrease as the tax base increases.
• C)A regressive rate structure places a proportionally heavier tax burden on taxpayers with smaller tax bases than persons with greater tax bases.
• D)None of the above is false.

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Definitions:

Higher-Order Conditioning

A process in classical conditioning where a conditioned stimulus is paired with a new neutral stimulus, creating a second (often weaker) conditioned response.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by being delivered or removed after the behavior occurs.

Punisher

In behavioral psychology, any stimulus that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Strengthen Behavior

The process of increasing the likelihood that a particular response will occur, often through reinforcement or practice.