In Order to Construct a More Complete Picture of the Economic

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Multiple Choice

In order to construct a more complete picture of the economic burden of government across income classes, economists usually

• A)include tax payments as well as transfer payments received.
• B)focus only on the tax payments of wealthy tax payers.
• C)limit their analysis to taxes based on the ability-to-pay principle.
• D)focus their analysis on issues of tax efficiency.

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Definitions:

Government Policy Makers

Individuals or groups within the government responsible for developing, implementing, and amending policies and regulations.

Aggregate Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the overall price level in the economy and the total demand for goods and services at that level.

Expected Price Level

The anticipated average price of goods and services in an economy at a future date.

Private Sector

The part of the economy that is owned and operated by individuals and companies for profit, not controlled by the state.