A Tax Is Regressive If It Collects A

question 12

Multiple Choice

A tax is regressive if it collects a:

• A) larger amount as income rises.
• B) constant amount as income rises.
• C) smaller fraction of income as income falls.
• D) smaller fraction of income as income rises.

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