Which of the following is an efficiency argument against the welfare state?

a. High marginal tax rates create large disincentives to work and lower overall production.
b. It is fairer to tax those with higher incomes than those with lower incomes.
c. The government has no right to force those with higher incomes to pay more taxes than those with lower incomes.
d. Principles of social justice argue that society should take care of the poor.

Ans: a. High marginal tax rates create large disincentives to work and lower overall production.

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