When Considering Changes in Tax Policy, Economists Usually Focus on

question 14

Multiple Choice

When considering changes in tax policy, economists usually focus on

• A)the average tax rate.
• B)the marginal tax rate.
• C)people's willingness to pay taxes.
• D)people's ability to pay taxes.

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