Multiple Choice
(Figure: Laffer Curve) The graph shows a hypothetical Laffer curve. If the tax rate is 80%, the
A) government should reduce the rate to 50% to maximize tax revenue.
B) tax rate should be increased to 100% to maximize tax revenues.
C) tax rate is at its optimal level.
D) tax rate should be reduced to zero to maximize tax revenue.
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