Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Fiscal policy

Fiscal policy — practice question

A country’s income tax system has two parts. 1 The first $20 000 of earned income is exempt from tax. 2 Any earnings above $20 000 are taxed at 20%. Which description correctly matches this tax system?

  • Aa progressive tax on incomes of more than $20 000
  • Ba progressive tax throughout the whole income range
  • Ca proportional tax on incomes of more than $20 000
  • Da regressive tax throughout the whole income range

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