Related to the Economics in Practice on page 393: Refer to Table 19.8. The tax rate structure in this example is

A) proportional.
B) progressive.
C) regressive.
D) marginal.

Tax Rate Structure

The organization of tax rates into different brackets or categories, which determines the amount of tax levied on income, property, sales, etc.

Progressive Tax

A tax system in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher burden on wealthier individuals.