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O-LevelEconomicsGovernment and the macroeconomy2281/13 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q241 Mark

A government increases the rate of progressive income tax and its spending on hospitals. What is likely to happen to the distribution of income and to living standards? [Table 24.1 showing distribution of income and living standards]

Abecomes less even, fall
Bbecomes less even, rise
Cbecomes more even, fall
Dbecomes more even, rise

✓ Correct answer

D: becomes more even, rise

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Government and the macroeconomy, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 3, question 24.

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