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4.5.2 Taxation

How does the burden of a direct tax differ from that of an indirect tax?

A
  • Direct tax: the burden always shifts from workers to employers.
  • Indirect tax: the burden always stays with the producer.
B
  • Direct tax: the burden is shared equally by all taxpayers.
  • Indirect tax: the burden is paid entirely by the government.
C
  • Direct tax: the burden stays with the taxpayer.
  • Indirect tax: the burden can shift to consumers through higher prices.
D
  • Direct tax: the burden can shift to consumers through higher prices.
  • Indirect tax: the burden stays with the taxpayer.

4.5.2 Taxation Flashcards

  1. A Level
  2. /Economics
  3. /4.5.2 Taxation

Flashcards for Edexcel A A Level Economics 4.5.2 Taxation, covering the key terms, economic models and case studies you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. 27 cards, matched to the Edexcel A A Level Economics (9EC0) specification.