How Did the U.S.economy Change Between 2005 and 2009

question 174

Essay

How did the U.S.economy change between 2005 and 2009?

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Definitions:

Progressive

A political and social philosophy advocating for reforms and changes that aim towards greater equality and the improvement of public welfare.

Regressive

A tax system in which the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher burden on lower-income earners.

Proportional

Relating to or having characteristics that maintain a consistent relationship in size, amount, or degree with something else, often used in mathematics and statistics.

Progressive Tax

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