Suppose an Income Tax Is Imposed That Takes $2,000 from Someone

question 44

Multiple Choice

Suppose an income tax is imposed that takes $2,000 from someone with an income of $20,000,$2,500 from someone with an income of $30,000,and $4,000 from someone with an income of $80,000.This tax would be classified as

• A) proportional.
• B) regressive.
• C) progressive.
• D) a flat tax.

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