Public Saving in the Economy Can Be Increased by

question 156

Multiple Choice

Public saving in the economy can be increased by

• A)lowering taxes.
• B)raising government spending.
• C)raising taxes.
• D)raising transfer payments.

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Definitions:

Tax Revenues

The income that is gained by governments through taxation.

Federal Deficit

The financial condition that occurs when the government's expenditures exceed its revenues in a given fiscal year.

Progressive Tax

A taxation system in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount or income increases, commonly seen in income tax systems to ensure higher earners contribute a greater proportion of their income.

Regressive Tax

A tax system in which the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, disproportionately affecting lower-income individuals.