Which of the following is true with regard to a tax on labor income? Taxes on labor income tend to encourage ?
Correct answer: C. all the things described in these answers.
- A. the unscrupulous to enter the underground economy
- B. the elderly to retire early.
- C. all the things described in these answers.
- D. second earners to stay home.
- E. workers to work fewer hoursEconomics
Explanation
Taxes on labor income reduce the reward from working and can encourage fewer working hours, early retirement, non-participation by second earners, and underground work. Therefore, all the listed effects are possible.
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