AP Microeconomics

Category - Microeconomics

Regressive taxes typically people in a higher income level bracket. True or false?
  1. True
  2. False
Explanation
Answer - B - This is false.

Key Takeaway: With a regressive tax, the rate of taxation generally declines as an individual or corporation’s income increases. Because of this, regressive taxes actually hurt people within a lower income bracket. Typical examples of regressive taxes are the Social Security tax and sales tax.
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