A progressive tax system

A. Provides more work incentives than a system with constant marginal tax rates.
B. Promotes more investment than a system with constant marginal tax rates.
C. Means higher marginal tax rates at higher income levels.
D. Means lower marginal tax rates at higher income levels.


Answer: C

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