Intro to Public Policy
A progressive tax is a tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, meaning that individuals or entities with higher incomes pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes compared to those with lower incomes. This approach aims to reduce income inequality and ensure that the wealthier segments of society contribute a fairer share to public finances, making it an important tool within economic instruments like taxation.
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