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nautica902

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Question 1

Irving Fisher argued for a tax on consumption instead of on income because


◦ the standard of living depends not on income, but on how much is consumed.
◦ consumption is the best indication of ability to pay.
◦ a tax on income discourages saving by taxing savings twice.
◦ a tax on consumption raises more revenue than a tax on income.

Question 2

Thomas Hobbes argued for a tax on consumption instead of on income because


◦ the standard of living depends not on income, but on how much income is spent.
◦ consumption is the best indication of ability to pay.
◦ a tax on income discourages saving by taxing savings twice.
◦ a tax on consumption raises more revenue than a tax on income.
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Reply #1 on: Apr 19, 2019
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