"A $1,000 tax paid by a poor person may be a larger sacrifice than a $10,000 tax paid by a wealthy person" is an argument in favor of

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The statement indicates that a flat tax (where everyone pays the same amount) would be unfair because it would disproportionately burden low-income individuals. The ability-to-pay principle, on the other hand, argues for a tax system in which individuals contribute based on their ability to pay, meaning that those with higher incomes contribute a larger percentage of their income than those with lower incomes. Therefore, the statement supports the ability-to-pay principle.

"A $1,000 Tax Paid by a Poor Person May Be