Which of the Following Statements Is True About Scarcity

question 323

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about scarcity?

• A) Scarcity refers to the situation in which unlimited wants exceed limited resources.
• B) Scarcity is not a problem for the wealthy.
• C) Scarcity is only a problem when a country has too large a population.
• D) Scarcity arises when there is a wide disparity in income distribution.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Equity

The principle that individuals in similar financial conditions should be treated equally by the taxation system.

Vertical Equity

A principle in taxation that states taxpayers with a greater ability to pay should contribute more in taxes.

Regressive Tax

A tax for which high-income taxpayers pay a smaller fraction of their income than do low-income taxpayers.

Federal Tax Receipts

The revenue collected by the federal government from various taxes like income tax, corporation tax, and other levies.