A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following? 1) Slowing economic growth rates 2) Less equitable distribution of national income Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Correct Answer: 2 only. Slowing economic growth will mean lower GDP growth and also lower tax collection. However, whether the reduction in tax collection is proportional to the fall in GDP cannot be determined without additional data.  Less equitable distribution of national income could be a potential reason for a decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country. The taxes paid by individuals and the corporate sector constitute the majority of the tax collection. Inequitable distribution of national income, especially in developing countries like India, means that only a fraction of the population has to pay taxes. So while the GDP grows, the tax collection still lags behind. This could be a potential relatively long term reason for a decrease in tax to GDP ratio. Some other reasons for the perennial low tax to GDP ratio may include tax evasion, lower tax rates, high poverty levels, etc.

A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following? 1) Slowing economic growth rates 2) Less equitable distribution of national income Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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