Horizontal Equity Is a Difficult Concept to Implement Because

question 110

Multiple Choice

Horizontal equity is a difficult concept to implement because

• A)it is difficult to determine how unequally unequals should be treated.
• B)it is difficult to measure ability to pay.
• C)it is difficult to determine which people are equally situated.
• D)people object to the use of absolute tax liability instead of percentage of income.

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