Commerce Fact Sheet
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Income (household)Define: Money received on a regular basics from work or investments.Example: $500 p/w from making cloths
TaxationDefine: The levying of tax, which is a compulsory contribution to the government, which is a calculated sum of money, based on worker's income.Example: 10% of income goes to government
Government spendingDefine: Government expenditure on goods and services. Example: Collective goods and services (goods and services free to the general public)
Increase income = Increase tax (more tax is charged if individuals have higher income)
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Increase government spending = Increase collective goods and
services for individuals, as the government invests in the public.
Decrease income = Increase tax (less tax is charged if individuals have lower income)
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Decrease government spending = Decrease collective goods
and services for individuals, as the government has less m
oney
to invests in the public.