What Function Did the Code of Manu Serve

question 63

Multiple Choice

What function did the Code of Manu serve?

• A) It formalized rules regarding caste relations.
• B) It provided the framework for criminal justice reform in India.
• C) It established an economic theory upon which Indians conducted trade.

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Elasticity of Labor Supply

The responsiveness of workers to change their supply of labor (hours worked) in reaction to changes in wage rates.

Payroll Tax

Tariffs levied on employers and employees alike, generally calculated by a fraction of the workers' salaries.

Regressive

Describes a tax or policy that disproportionately affects lower-income individuals, typically by taking a larger percentage of their income.

Payroll Tax

Burdens placed on employers along with their employees, customarily determined as a percentage of the staff's wages.