Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
progressive tax
Norwegian translation:
progressiv skatt
Apr 28, 2009 14:56
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English term
progressive tax
GBK
English to Norwegian
Social Sciences
Law: Taxation & Customs
Definition from
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Tax collected at increasingly higher rates or percentages as income level increases.
Example sentences:
There are many people who support progressive tax, since they feel it is only fair that those who make more should contribute more to the government. (wiseGEEK)
The modern theory of optimal income tax progressivity begins with the utilitarian principle, but views the issue as a trade-off between the social benefits of a more equal distribution of after-tax income and the economic damage imposed by highly progressive taxes. (econlib.org)
The progressive tax system, and the nation's fiscal system more broadly, have historically played an important role in expanding opportunities for all Americans while reducing inequality. (Brookings)
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progressiv skatt
Definition from
regjeringen.no:
Inntektsskatt der den gjennomsnittlige skatten vokser med inntekt, dvs. at marginal inntektsskatt er høyere enn gjennomsnittlige inntektsskatt.
Example sentences:
Siden renteutgiftene er negative og skjevt fordelt vil det å trekke de fra i inntekt virke negativt på ulikheten, på samme måte som en progressiv skatt. (SSB)
Progressiv skatt er særskatt på effektivitet. Det er å gå baklengs inn i kunnskapsfremtiden og forsikre seg at Norge sakker akterut. (Hans Henrik Ramm, NHH)
Ein progressiv skatt på arbeidsinntekt, tk < tp , legg ein ekstra skatt på lønsavkastinga av utdanning, og reduserer den marginale avkastinga av utdanning. (Radikalt økonominettverk)
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