Which of the Following Statements About Vertical Equity Is False

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about vertical equity is false?

• A)Vertical equity focuses on a fair rate structure instead of a fair measurement of the tax base.
• B)If persons with greater ability to pay owe more tax than persons with lesser ability to pay,the tax is vertically equitable.
• C)A tax with a single percentage rate is not vertically equitable.
• D)None of the above is false.

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Identify and explain the influence of situational versus dispositional factors on behavior.

Acknowledge the role of cultural knowledge and scientific methods in shaping our understanding of social phenomena.

Grasp the concept of confirmation bias and its effects on information processing.

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