Deregulation Is When

question 24

Multiple Choice

Deregulation is when

• A)the government sub-contracts with private businesses.
• B)reduces the amount of government controls on business.
• C)there is a transfer of public ownership of assets to the private sector.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Payroll Tax

Charges levied on both employers and employees, typically based on a proportion of the wages that businesses distribute to their workers.

Wage Base

The maximum amount of earnings that is subjected to certain taxes, such as Social Security taxes, within a given time period.

Excise Tax

A tax charged on specific goods and services, such as alcohol and tobacco, usually to discourage their use or generate revenue.

Direct Tax

A tax levied directly on an individual or an organization's income or wealth, such as income tax or property tax.