Question 1
Suppose an income tax is levied in the following way: All individuals pay 10% of their income up to an income of $30 000; on all income above $30 000, individuals pay 20% of their income. Such a tax is
◦ unrealistic.
◦ indexed.
◦ proportional.
◦ regressive.
◦ progressive.
Question 2
Which of the following statements about public primary and secondary education in Canada is correct?
◦ They are funded by provincial governments, but managed by local school boards.
◦ They are purely public goods.
◦ They have eliminated illiteracy in Canada.
◦ They are funded by government as an income redistribution plan.
◦ They are exclusive federal responsibilities.