In the Current Year, Melanie Makes Two Transfers to Peter

question 67

Multiple Choice

In the current year, Melanie makes two transfers to Peter, her husband. In June, she gives him land valued at $50,000. In December, she transfers $500,000 to a trust with a bank named as trustee. All income must be paid to Peter monthly for life. At Peter's death, the property passes to their children. Compute the maximum marital deduction assuming Melanie makes the appropriate elections.

• A) $50,000
• B) $535,000
• C) $550,000
• D) $500,000

Understand the use of the Gini coefficient in measuring income inequality and its implications.

Evaluate the effect of taxes and transfer payments on the distribution of household income in the United States.

Analyze the economic incentives created by welfare systems and their effects on labor market participation.

Discuss the theoretical arguments for and against income redistribution and its effect on societal utility.

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