Explain what is meant by the terms vertical equity


Explain what is meant by the terms, vertical equity, horizontal equity and the Ramsey rule. A city is considering imposing excise taxes on the following items to raise revenue to finance the construction of a new stadium for the major league baseball team that plays in the city. Evaluate the following taxes from the standpoint of vertical and horizontal equity.

a) jewelry

b)cigarettes

c) stock market transactions

d) tickets to baseball games

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