Horizontal Equity Holds That

question 23

Multiple Choice

Horizontal equity holds that

• A) those with equal ability to pay should bear unequal tax burdens.
• B) those with equal ability to pay should bear equal tax burdens.
• C) those who benefit the most from government services should bear the higher tax burden.
• D) those who benefit the most from government services should have the greatest voice in determining what gets produced.

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