The supporters of a proposal to increase marginal taxes on those earni

The supporters of a proposal to increase marginal taxes on those earning over $200,000 a year say this change would generate $100 billion in new tax revenues. A supply-side economist would argue that the actual revenue raised will be

A) exactly $100 billion because there are no offsetting factors to a tax increase.
B) more than $100 billion, because lower income people will work harder when they perceive the tax system to be fairer.
C) more than $100 billion because interest rates will also be affected.
D) less than $100 billion because some people will respond by working less.

ANSWER

D