A. Define progressive income tax. Briefly create a few numbers to explain it. B. Draw and use a utility function to verbally explain common reasoning for progressive income taxes (also known as vertical equity in taxation).
C. Draw and use an additional utility function (for another normal good) to verbally explain the flaw in the common defense of progressive income taxes, from part B.

Suppose an economist believes that the price level in the economy is directly related to the money supply, or the amount of money circulating in the economy. the economist proposes the following relationship: p=a x m - p=price level - m=money supply - a=a composite of other factors, including real gdp, that change very slowly over time. how might an economist gather empirical data to test the proposed relationship between money and the price level? an economist would persuade the federal reserve to change the money supply to various levels, and observe the resulting changes in the price level. unlike researchers in the hard sciences, economists cannot study complex relationships using data. economists do not usually develop theoretical models of the economy but only analyze summary statistics about the current state of the economy. an economist would look for data on past changes in the money supply, and note the resulting changes in the price level

To record a 6% stock dividend, accountants use to record a 55% stock dividend, accountants use a. par value per share; market price per share b. par value per share; par value per share c. market price per share; market price per share d. market price per share; par value per share

Ricardo is sure he has what it takes to succeed in the food business, but because he lacks management experience, he wants one that will provide the most training and support. which of these possibilities would be his best choice? a. subway b. old macdonald's bed and breakfast c. fuzzy's tavern d. ricardo's café