If Policymakers Are Concerned About the Unequal Distribution of Income

question 79

Multiple Choice

If policymakers are concerned about the unequal distribution of income within society,then they should prefer a:

• A) regressive income tax system.
• B) progressive income tax system.
• C) consumption tax system.
• D) proportional income tax system.
• E) per capita tax system.

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