Under a Regressive Tax, People with Higher Incomes

question 244

Multiple Choice

Under a regressive tax, people with higher incomes:

• A) have higher average tax rates.
• B) have lower average tax rates.
• C) have the same average tax rates as those with lower incomes.
• D) pay fewer tax dollars.

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