Which of the Following Statements with Respect to Using Tax

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements with respect to using tax expenditures rather than program spending is NOT correct?

A) It is more costly to administer tax expenditures as opposed to program spending.
B) Tax expenditures reduce the visibility of government actions.
C) Tax expenditures leave fewer decisions in the hands of the private sector, thereby providing for more efficient allocation of resources.
D) Tax expenditures reduce the impact of progressive rates on higher income taxpayers.