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Maximizing Ownership Incentives

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What is the purpose of re-writing and simplifying the existing Federal tax system?

To stimulate economic growth and jobs (correct)
To reduce the budget deficit
To eliminate all tax provisions
To increase taxes on the rich

What income would be exempt from income or payroll taxes under the proposed tax system?

Income up to $30,000 per adult and $20,000 per dependent (correct)
Income from labor and capital
All income
Income over $100,000 for a family of four

What is one of the proposed reforms for inheritance and gift tax?

To reinvest unconsumed income in more capital acquisitions (correct)
To increase the tax rate on inheritance and gifts
To eliminate inheritance and gift tax
To encourage multi-generational concentrations of wealth

Which organization proposed the 'Heart of America' Project in St. Louis, Missouri?

Descendants of American Slaves for Economic and Social Justice (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major objectives of the proposed for-profit Citizens Land Development Cooperatives?

To promote equal citizen access to capital ownership (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the proposed policy aim to achieve in terms of global currency standards?

To encourage the convening of a 'Bretton Woods Conference' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways that employees would earn future increases in income?

Through production bonuses, equity accumulations, and profit earnings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of the Economic Democracy Act?

To establish ownership unions as the primary institutions for promoting economic justice (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential solution for resolving the conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis?

Establishing a national and global citizen-owned 'Land and Natural Resources Bank' (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways mentioned in the text to promote free market solutions for reversing climate change and environmental damage?

Providing low-cost credit and royalty-free licensing for enterprises (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to discourage the transfer of enormous accumulations from one generation to another?

Imposing a one-time, single-rate income tax on every dollar received above a tax-exempt amount (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Economic Democracy Act?

To shift the Federal Government's role from income redistribution policies to encouraging economic justice through free enterprise growth (A) Signup and view all the answers

How could the home foreclosure crisis be solved?

By applying monthly rents towards debt service (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to offer a more just social contract for workers, according to the text?

Developing a more just social contract for persons employed in the private sector (A) Signup and view all the answers

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