Problems & Exercises for MACRO

UNIT THREE (FOR UNIT THREE)

Unit Three--Assignment Two--Web Problem 1


Assume that you are a supply-side economist. Would you favor or disfavor each of the following tax and regulatory policies, and why?

Please send your responses by e-mail.

1

The federal government raises the corporate profits tax rate.

 

2

The State of Oklahoma establishes a uniform sales tax rate of 15% for the entire state. To offset this, the legislature eliminates the state income tax.

 

3

Congress changes the tax code to allow business firms to write off (depreciate) the cost of equipment and machinery faster.

 

4

The President and Congress agree to eliminate the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

 

5

The federal government raises personal income tax rates.



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