Economics For Today
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Author: Tucker
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Chapter P4, Problem 2KC
To determine
The impact of Lorenz curve lying above the diagonal.
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Discuss the current situation of poverty level and income distribution in Malaysia. (Hint: How to determine people are living on poverty? What is the measurement of poverty and equal income distribution in Malaysia?
Support with related data and statistics on its improvement.
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Table 12-12United States Income Tax Rates for a Single Individual, 2009 and 2010.
2009 Tax Rates
Income Ranges
2010 Tax Rates
Income Ranges
15%
$0 – $28,000
10%
$0 – $10,000
28%
$28,000 – $70,000
15%
$10,000 – $30,000
31%
$70,000 – $140,000
27%
$30,000 – $60,000
36%
$140,000 – $300,000
30%
$60,000 – $150,000
40%
over $300,000
35%
$150,000 – $320,000
38%
over $320,000
Refer to Table 12-12. Kurt is a single person whose taxable income is $35,000 a year. What is his marginal tax rate in 2010?
Group of answer choices
10%
15%
27%
30%
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Unlike traditional social welfare programs, the Earned Income Tax Credit has been shown to increase:
a.
both equity and efficiency.
b.
equity but not efficiency.
c.
efficiency but not equity.
d.
neither equity nor efficiency.
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