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JMatthes

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What beneficial consequence of abolishing inheritance does Haslett cite?
 
 

a. He claims that the abolition of inheritance would obviate the need for state
  and federal income taxes.
  b. He claims that the abolition of inheritance would level the playing field, and
  thus obviate the need for welfare.
  c. He claims that the abolition of inheritance would pay off the national debt,
  thereby making the United States economically more secure.
  d. He claims that the abolition of inheritance would end both war and hunger



Question 2

Which of the following does Haslett identify as the most common objection to
  abolishing inheritance?


 
 

a. The proposal to abolish inheritance is an unwarranted government intrusion
  into the private lives of individuals.
  b. The proposal to abolish inheritance is a violation of liberty.
  c. The proposal to abolish inheritance fails to respect individual property
  rights.
  d. The proposal to abolish inheritance would lead to an increase is sloth,
  thereby reducing national productivity.




flannelavenger

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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