Environmental taxes tend to be regressive because... only income taxes can be progressive. O they impose a greater tax burden on the rich than the poor. O the poor spend a higher percentage of their income on goods with negative externalities O they decrease social welfare. they internalize externalities.

Environmental taxes tend to be regressive because... only income taxes can be progressive. O they impose a greater tax burden on the rich than the poor. O the poor spend a higher percentage of their income on goods with negative externalities O they decrease social welfare. they internalize externalities.

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter10: Externalities

Section: Chapter Questions

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