Income Definition and 53 Threads

I'm preparing a debate in economics regarding taxes, and was told to examine progressive income tax. I'm yet to find out what side I am debating, so i am listing and trying to understand some points for and against it. All i have is one point against it - PITs are unfair in that people who...

I would like your assistance with the following: The mean income of a group of sample observations is $500; the standard deviation is $40. According to Chebyshev’s theorem, at least what percent of the incomes will lie between $400 and $600? Possible answer: At least 8/9 or 89% of...

In light of the 20 best paying jobs in the US, here are 10 celebrities with the highest YEAR INCOME: 1 George Lucas (200 miljoen dollar) 2 Ophrah Winfrey (150 miljoen dollar) 3 Steven Spielberg (100 miljoen dollar) 4 Tiger Woods (69 miljoen dollar) 5 U2 (69 miljoen dollar) 6 Michael...