Which of the Following Best Explains Why So Many Persons

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why so many persons with incomes below the poverty threshold income level work very little or not at all?

• A) They confront high implicit marginal tax rates.
• B) They do not enjoy income as much as other people.
• C) There are no jobs for low-skill workers.
• D) They often face very low explicit marginal tax rates.

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