ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

DECISION MAKING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Identify whether the following scenarios are examples of equality or equity.Traffic signs must be obeyed by everyone
A
Equity
B
Equality
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -"Equality is giving everyone the same pair of shoes.Equity is giving everyone a pair of shoes that fits.”-Author unknown.

Detailed explanation-2: -A flat income tax of 20% would be equal but not equitable because those with higher incomes presumably have a higher ability to pay. So a progressive tax system is considered more equitable. An example of equality but no equity in the tax system is sales taxes.

Detailed explanation-3: -#1. Racial equality. #2. Gender equality. #3. LGBTQ+ equality. #4. Marriage equality. #5. Equality for disabled people. #6. Income equality. #7. Equal employment access. #8. Religious equality. More items

Detailed explanation-4: -Wage Inequality. CEO pay. Homelessness. Education Wage Premium. Gender Pay Gaps. Occupational Sex Segregation. Racial Gaps in Education. Racial Discrimination. More items

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