Principles of Microeconomics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516590X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-590-5

Chapter 12 - Part IV - The Design of the Tax System - Questions for Review - Page 253: 7

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Horizontal equity is the idea that taxpayers with similar abilities to pay taxes should pay the same amount. It's hard to apply because not all families are the same, so it's difficult to assess ability to pay.

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