An increase in the tax rate can cause total tax collections to fall if:

A. the tax is progressive.
B. higher taxes cause individuals to substitute leisure for labor.
C. the tax is regressive.
D. higher taxes cause individuals to substitute labor for leisure.


Answer: B

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