Which two of the following statements are counter-arguments to the statement "Government should use its income redistribution tools to channel more income from the rich to the poor"? Multiple select question. The gap between the rich and the poor is growing. A larger economic pie is needed since richer countries already have more evenly distributed incomes. Between 1995 and 2010, the richest 20% saw their incomes rise 37% while the poorest only saw a 12% increase. Higher taxes are a disincentive to work