In a Regressive Tax Rate Structure

question 5

Multiple Choice

In a regressive tax rate structure:

• A) the average tax rate is lower than the marginal tax rate.
• B) the average tax rate increases with the size of the tax base.
• C) the average tax rate decreases as the size of the tax base increases.
• D) the average tax rate does not vary with the size of the tax base.

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