Refer to the data. If a lump-sum tax (the same tax amount at each level of GDP) of $40 is imposed in this economy, the tax system:





Answer the question on the basis of the following before-tax consumption schedule for a closed economy:



A.  is regressive.

B.  is proportional.

C.  is progressive.

D.  may be either proportional or progressive.


A.  is regressive.

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