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Comparative Analysis of Tax Structures on Output Distribution

Two economies, A and B, have the same total output per worker. Economy A imposes a 40% tax on all income and no tax on consumption. Economy B imposes no tax on income but a 40% tax on all consumption. Analyze and compare the portion of output available for wages and profits versus the portion collected by the government in each economy. Which tax structure results in a larger share of output being collected by the government? Justify your answer with calculations.

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