(Consider This) Which of the Following Claims Is Not Made

question 192

Multiple Choice

(Consider This) Which of the following claims is not made by opponents of a value-added tax (VAT) ?

• A) Savings and investment is discouraged because future consumption is penalized.
• B) The VAT is regressive, potentially leading to additional progressive taxes to offset the regressive VAT.
• C) Sellers bear a disproportionately large burden of the tax.
• D) The VAT is a hidden tax, and thus easier to raise to support the expansion of government.

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