Why do economists generally classify sales and excise taxes as regressive?
a. Because they are the most unpopular taxes
b. Because they tax everyone at a different rate, regardless of income
c. Because they raise relatively little revenue
d. Because lower-income persons spend a greater proportion of their earnings on items subject to taxation than do upper-income persons
e. Because they are excessively high
d
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