A Regressive Tax

question 143

Multiple Choice

A regressive tax

• A) taxes individuals with higher incomes at a higher rate than individuals with lower incomes.
• B) takes a similar percentage of income at all income levels.
• C) takes a higher percentage of the income of those with lower incomes than for those with higher incomes.
• D) taxes savings at a higher rate than consumption.

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