A regressive tax

a. taxes individuals with higher incomes at a higher rate than individuals with lower incomes.
b. takes a similar percentage of income at all income levels.
c. takes a higher percentage of the income of those with lower incomes than for those with higher incomes.
d. taxes savings at a higher rate than consumption.


C

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