This Year, Sue Earned $2,000 More Than Last Year

question 82

Multiple Choice

This year, Sue earned $2,000 more than last year. As a result, she received $500 less in government transfers. Therefore, Sue's implicit marginal tax rate is

• A) 15 percent.
• B) 25 percent.
• C) 40 percent.
• D) 75 percent.

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Definitions:

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