A progressive tax finances benefits for low-income households, but some higher earners reduce their hours of work. Which evaluation is best?
The policy cannot affect the distribution of income because tax is government revenue
Any reduction in hours proves low-income households are worse off
A progressive tax always increases both equality and output
The policy may reduce inequality, but weaker work incentives could limit output and tax revenue
29 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Economics 3.3 Fair distribution of income, covering 3.3.1 Distribution of income and wealth, 3.3.2 Calculate income and wealth, and 3.3.3 Causes and consequences of income differences. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.