In the Following Situation, the Tax System Is

question 120

Multiple Choice

In the following situation, the tax system is

• A)progressive throughout all levels of income
• B)progressive between $1,000 and $2,000 of income but regressive above $2,000
• C)regressive throughout all levels of income
• D)regressive between $1,000 and $2,000 of income but progressive above $2,000
• E)proportional throughout all levels of income

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