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O-LevelEconomicsGovernment and the macroeconomy2281/11 · May/June 2019 · Q161 Mark

A government increases the rate of income tax in order to pay for extra transfer payments, including cash benefits to the poor. What must occur as a result of this?

AIt changes the distribution of income.
BIt ensures the equality of incomes.
CIt leads to more people paying income taxes.
DIt reduces the level of unemployment.

✓ Correct answer

A: It changes the distribution of income.

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Government and the macroeconomy, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Economics, May/June 2019 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 16.

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