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The distribution of income within the borders of a hypothetical country has begun troubling members of Congress. Specifically, the members of Congress are concerned that a very small minority commands a large portion of the country's total GDP. Which of the following methods might the government use to redistribute income from the high-income earners to lower-income earners?(1 point)
food stamps
government-provided housing
Social Security payments
progressive tax
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Progressive tax.
A progressive tax system takes a larger percentage of income from high earners and uses the revenue to fund transfers or services (direct payments, food stamps, housing, etc.), thereby redistributing income toward lower‑income households.
A progressive tax system takes a larger percentage of income from high earners and uses the revenue to fund transfers or services (direct payments, food stamps, housing, etc.), thereby redistributing income toward lower‑income households.
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