Microeconomics (2nd Edition) (Pearson Series in Economics)
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Chapter 10, Problem 3P
(a)
To determine
Individuals with a higher income pay a higher income tax as compared to the sum of taxes paid by 2 individuals who earn comparatively lesser income under a progressive tax system.
(b)
To determine
Whether the taxes paid by Amanda and Beth together after marriage will be equal to the taxes paid by Cathy and Dylan together after marriage.
(c)
To determine
Neutrality of country tax.
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