When Compared to Nonpoor Countries,poor Countries Usually Have

question 233

Multiple Choice

When compared to nonpoor countries,poor countries usually have

• A) very high tax burdens.
• B) similar tax burdens.
• C) relatively low tax burdens.
• D) no taxes because of high poverty levels.

Understand the principles underlying taxation, including the ability-to-pay and benefits-received principles.

Identify the components and determinants of taxable income.

Recognize the characteristics of progressive, regressive, and proportional tax systems.

Understand how government revenues are generated and how they relate to expenditures in education and defense.

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