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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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