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➤ How do progressive income taxes affect work incentives and growth?
Progressive taxes alter marginal incentives, so very high rates can discourage extra work or investment. Moderate progressivity finances public goods and social insurance that boost productivity. Good design minimizes deadweight loss by avoiding sharp cliffs, limiting special deductions, and using credits that support work at lower incomes.