Microeconomics questionss?

Question

Criteria that economists use in selecting a tax system include ______.

ability to pay and benefits received

fairness

only benefits received

only ability to pay

Paying a fee every time you use the municipal golf course is an example of the ______.

benefits principle

ability-to-pay principle

progressive tax principle

regressive tax principle

Taxation according to the ability-to-pay principle is best illustrated in the United States by ______.

sales taxes

income taxes

excise taxes

user fees

Answer 1

1) All of these are criteria that economists consider in selecting a tax system.  I'm guessing the teacher wants "Ability to Pay and Benefits Received" for a progressive system like the U.S.

2) Benefits principle

3) income tax