In a regressive tax rate system, the marginal tax rate will often be greater than the average tax rate.

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In a regressive tax rate system, the marginal tax rate will often be less than the average tax rate. This is because as income increases, the percentage of income paid in taxes decreases. Therefore, the average tax rate decreases as income increases, while the marginal tax rate remains constant or decreases slightly.

In a Regressive Tax Rate System, the Marginal Tax Rate