Why Do Economists Generally Classify Sales and Excise Taxes as Regressive

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why do economists generally classify sales and excise taxes as regressive?

• A)Because they are the most unpopular taxes
• B)Because they tax everyone at a different rate,regardless of income
• C)Because they raise relatively little revenue
• D)Because lower-income persons spend a greater proportion of their earnings on items subject to taxation than do upper-income persons
• E)Because they are excessively high

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