The Claim That All Citizens Should Make an "Equal Sacrifice

question 10

Multiple Choice

The claim that all citizens should make an "equal sacrifice" to support government programs is usually associated with

• A)the ability-to-pay principle.
• B)the benefits principle.
• C)efficiency arguments.
• D)regressive tax arguments.

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Definitions:

Shirt

A shirt is a piece of clothing for the upper body, usually with sleeves and a collar.

Normal Good

A good for which demand increases as the consumer's income rises and decreases as the consumer's income falls.

Giffen Good

A product that people consume more of as the price rises and vice versa, violating the basic law of demand in economics.

Equally Happy

A state or condition where individuals have the same level of happiness or satisfaction, often considered in discussions of equity and fairness.