redistributive taxation

redistributive taxation
redistributive taxation UK US noun [U]
TAX, ECONOMICS, POLITICS a situation in which rich people are taxed more and poor people are taxed less, as a percentage of their incomes: »

The Social Charter advocates strong unions, minimum wages, and redistributive taxation.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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