Critics of a Single Tax on Land Oppose the Idea

question 210

Multiple Choice

Critics of a single tax on land oppose the idea because

• A)it would overtax the population.
• B)changes in land ownership would cause the tax burden to fall unfairly on people who did not receive economic rents.
• C)it would disproportionately tax the richest members of society.
• D)it would cause too much land to be brought out of production.

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