Which of the Following Is a Double-Barreled Hypothesis

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a double-barreled hypothesis?

• A) Taxpayers tend to accept taxes that both go for services they directly receive road repair) and are collected in a more subtle manner cigarette and casino taxes).
• B) Taxpayers tend to object strongly to new taxes when economic conditions are declining and to ones that wealthiest people do not have to pay.
• C) Generally speaking, taxpayers are more likely to support tax hikes when the government is seen as efficient and elected officials win office by a large majority.
• D) Taxpayers who tend to oppose increases in tax rates for high-income families generally support market- oriented economic tax breaks.

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