Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Government Budget and Economy

Question:

In order to reduce inequalities, the government should adopt which of the following system of taxation?

Options:

Progressive system of the taxation

Proportional system of taxation

Regressive system of taxation

Both Regressive and Proportional system of taxation

Correct Answer:

Progressive system of the taxation

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1: Progressive system of the taxation

Progressive System of Taxation: In this system, the tax rate increases as the income level of the taxpayer increases. Higher income individuals pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes compared to those with lower incomes. This system helps in redistributing wealth and reducing income inequalities by imposing a heavier tax burden on the richer segments of society and easing the tax burden on lower-income individuals.

Proportional taxation: applies the same tax rate to everyone, regardless of income, and does not address inequality.
Regressive taxation has a disproportionately larger impact on lower-income individuals, exacerbating income inequality.