Which of These Is NOT a Factor That Explains Jobless

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Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a factor that explains jobless recoveries?

• A) rising productivity
• B) the increased use of temporary and part-time workers
• C) lax labor laws
• D) an increase in outsourcing

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Definitions:

Progressive Tax

A tax system in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher tax burden on wealthier individuals.

Proportional Tax

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount subject to taxation, meaning that taxpayers pay the same percentage of their income in taxes regardless of how much they earn.

Regressive Tax

A tax that takes a larger percentage of income from low-income earners than from high-income earners, essentially burdening the poor more than the rich.

Proportional Tax

A proportional tax is a tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount subject to taxation, meaning individuals pay the same percentage of their income regardless of income level.