Congress would like to increase tax revenues by 18 percent. Assume that the average taxpayer in the United States earns $53,000 and pays an average tax rate of 25 percent. a. If the income effect is in effect for all taxpayers, what average tax rate will result in a 18 percent increase in tax reven

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Congress would like to increase tax revenues by 18 percent. Assume that the average taxpayer in the United States earns $53,000 and pays an average tax rate of 25 percent.

a. If the income effect is in effect for all taxpayers, what average tax rate will result in a 18 percent increase in tax revenues?

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