What Is the Most Meaningful Measure If We Are Trying

question 151

Multiple Choice

What is the most meaningful measure if we are trying to gauge how much the income tax system distorts incentives

• A)the average tax rate
• B)the deadweight loss
• C)total tax revenue collected
• D)the marginal tax rate

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