Asked by Jordan Thornhill on Jul 16, 2024

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What is the definition of a regressive tax?

Regressive Tax

A tax rate that decreases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher burden on lower-income earners.

  • Outline basic taxation theories, focusing on proportional and regressive tax schemes, and the separation between marginal and average tax rates.
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Alexandra HermanJul 18, 2024
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A regressive tax is one in which the tax rate decreases as the tax base increases.