When the Total Cost of Performing All Channel Functions Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

When the total cost of performing all channel functions is too high,a(n) ________ most likely occurs.

• A) speculative sale
• B) cost gap
• C) postponement sale
• D) service gap
• E) environmental bound

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Definitions:

Regressive Tax

A tax that takes a larger percentage of income from low-income earners than from high-income earners, essentially burdening the poor more than the rich.

Proportional Tax

A proportional tax is a tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount subject to taxation, meaning individuals pay the same percentage of their income regardless of income level.

Regressive Tax

A tax imposed in such a manner that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases, disproportionately affecting those with lower income.

Average Tax Rate

The ratio of total taxes paid to the total taxable income, reflecting the percentage of income that goes to taxes.