The Share of National Income Going to State and Local

question 167

Multiple Choice

The share of national income going to state and local taxes

• A) has risen steadily in the past 40 years to about 22 percent.
• B) has dropped steadily in the past 40 years to about 6 or 7 percent.
• C) grew substantially until the early 1970s and has leveled off at about 10 to 11 percent.
• D) fell steadily until the early 1970s and has risen steadily since then.

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