Fiscal Policy: Taxes

15 October 2022
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If expansionary taxation policies encourage growth, are they always appropriate to implement?
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No, government services could create inflation, which decreases the purchasing power of consumers.
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What gives the US government the power to collect taxes?
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the constitution
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a sales tax is a type of
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indirect tax
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Under an expansionary taxation policy, the government tries to stimulate economic growth by
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reducing taxes
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High government expenditures can lead to a bigger
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deficit
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Under a contractionary taxation policy, the government can reduce the deficit by
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increasing taxes
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Which of these is most likely the US government's aim in taxing imported goods?
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to protect domestic businesses
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Which best describes how expansionary policies can facilitate economic growth?
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they increase disposable income
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The chart shows how two people with different incomes are taxed. According to the chart, the citizens are being taxed _____.
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proportionally
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property taxes are usually determined based on
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the value of the property