A Reduction in the Tax Rate on Income from Saving

question 118

Multiple Choice

A reduction in the tax rate on income from saving would do which of the following?

• A)It would most directly benefit the poor in the short run.
• B)It would increase real wages over time.
• C)It would decrease the capital stock over time.
• D)It would decrease productivity over time.

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Definitions:

Capital Gains Tax

A tax on the profit realized on the sale of a non-inventory asset that was higher in value than the purchase price, most commonly assessed on real estate, stocks, and bonds.

Ultra-Progressive

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Perjury

The criminal act of lying or making misrepresentations under oath, especially in a court of law, punishable as a serious offense because it undermines the judicial process.

Grand Jury

A Grand Jury is a legal body empowered to conduct official proceedings to investigate potential criminal conduct and decide whether criminal charges should be brought.