Table 21-1 Given Table 21-1, Which Country Has a More Equally Distributed

question 10

Essay

Table 21-1

Given Table 21-1, which country has a more equally distributed income? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

State Unemployment Tax

A tax paid by employers to a state fund to cover benefits for workers who have lost their jobs; rates can vary based on the employer's industry and experience with unemployment claims.

Federal Income Tax

A charge imposed by the IRS on the yearly income of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

Social Security Tax

Taxes collected to fund social security programs, typically levied on both employers and employees.

State Disability Insurance

A government insurance program that provides partial wage replacement to eligible workers who are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness or injury.