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Problem 1-58 (LO 1-3, LO 1-5) (Algo) Congress would like to increase tax revenues by...

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Problem 1-58 (LO 1-3, LO 1-5) (Algo)

Congress would like to increase tax revenues by 15 percent. Assume that the average taxpayer in the United States earns $50,000 and pays an average tax rate of 15 percent.

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A.If the income effect is in effect for all taxpayers, what average tax rate will result in a 15 percent increase in tax revenues?

Note: Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

B.This is an example of what type of forecasting?

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