Which of the Following Statements Concerning Higher Marginal Tax Rates

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning higher marginal tax rates is correct?

• A)They encourage work effort and make more people eligible for welfare benefits.
• B)They discourage work effort and make fewer people eligible for welfare benefits.
• C)They encourage work effort and make fewer people eligible for welfare benefits.
• D)They discourage work effort and make more people eligible for welfare benefits.

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