Which of the Following Is an Example of a Negative

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a negative relationship?

• A) A diet high in fat greatly increases an individual's risk for obesity and other chronic diseases.
• B) The less fat an individual consumes,the lower his or her risk of heart disease.
• C) As nicotine consumption increases,the risk for cancer increases.
• D) As the number of people vaccinated against measles increases,the occurrence of measles decreases.

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Definitions:

Regressive

Refers to a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, often placing a higher burden on lower-income earners.

Tax Incidence

The analysis of the effect of a particular tax on the distribution of economic welfare among entities, determining who ultimately bears the cost of the tax.

Burden

The load, duty, responsibility, or stress placed upon an individual or entity.

Distribution of Income

The way in which a nation’s total earnings are divided among its population, or the way in which wealth is shared amongst individuals.