Write the Word or Phrase That Best Completes Each Statement

question 55

Multiple Choice

Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
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• A){0, 49}
• B){0, 7}
• C){-49, 49}
• D){-7, 7}

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Definitions:

Progressive

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, often aimed at achieving a more equitable distribution of income.

Proportional

A relationship where two quantities increase or decrease at the same rate, maintaining a constant ratio.

Regressive

Refers to a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, often placing a higher burden on lower-income earners.

Tax Incidence

The analysis of the effect of a particular tax on the distribution of economic welfare among entities, determining who ultimately bears the cost of the tax.