Economic Sanctions Have Been Used with Increasing Frequency Since World

question 9

Multiple Choice

Economic sanctions have been used with increasing frequency since World War II. Research has shown sanctions

• A) are seldom effective in impairing the military potential of its targets.
• B) actually slow down the threat of military actions between two countries.
• C) are successful against autocratic leaders, such as Fidel Castro of Cuba.
• D) are useless in achieving any kind of policy goal.

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Definitions:

Regressive

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

Progressive

Pertaining to political, social, or economic beliefs favoring or promoting changes, reforms, or innovations.

Personal Taxes

Taxes levied on individuals based on their income, wealth, or property ownership, affecting disposable income and purchasing power.

Personal Income

The total amount of income received by an individual or household from all sources before taxes.