Economics
Economics
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781319066604
Author: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 7, Problem 10P
To determine

Following tax policies in terms of the benefits principle versus the ability-to-pay principle.

Concept Introduction:

Benefits Principle: The benefits principle of taxation is the principle under which the person who earns the benefit is liable to pay taxes for the amount of benefit earned.

Ability-to-pay Principle: The ability-to-pay principle is the principle of taxation under which the burden of tax is laid according to a person’s ability to pay. The persons with higher incomes are liable to pay higher taxes.

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