Why Do Some Policymakers Support a Consumption Tax Rather Than

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Multiple Choice

Why do some policymakers support a consumption tax rather than an earnings tax?

• A)The average tax rate would be lower under a consumption tax.
• B)A consumption tax would encourage people to save earned income.
• C)A consumption tax would raise more revenues than an income tax.
• D)The marginal tax rate would be higher under an earnings tax.

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