Inflation Generally Causes the Taxes Paid by Individuals and Business

question 11

Multiple Choice

Inflation generally causes the taxes paid by individuals and business firms to:

• A) remain relatively constant.
• B) increase.
• C) decrease.
• D) become less of a burden.

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