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natalie2426

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Under what conditions might the median voter's preferred outcome not be selected through majority rule?
 
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Transforming the tax base of an income tax by subtracting savings has the advantage that _____.
 
  a. a progressive rate structure can be applied to a consumption tax
  b. all income can be taxed at a flat rate
  c. it double taxes income
   d. it guarantees progressivity



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Answer to Question 1

The median voter's preferred outcome might not be selected through majority rule if one or more voters have multiple-peaked preferences. That is, a particular voter might prefer an outcome farther away from his preferred outcome to one closer to his preferred outcome. This opens the possibility that there are many possible majority rule outcomes.

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