Which of the Following Is an Example of a Regressive

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a regressive tax?

• A)Social security tax.
• B)State and local taxes levied on property.
• C)Federal income tax.
• D)Sales tax.

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Definitions:

Supply Curve

A visual chart that illustrates how the price of a product correlates with the amount of the product that sellers are prepared to offer.

Actual Price

The price at which goods are sold in the market, not necessarily equal to the listed or expected price.

Market Failures

Situations where the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often justifying government intervention.

Overproduction

A situation where more goods are produced than can be sold, often leading to excess inventory and potential economic inefficiencies.