Which of the Following Is a Frequently Raised Criticism of "Utilitarianism

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a frequently raised criticism of "utilitarianism?"

• A) Under utilitarianism,moral and ethical rules are too rigid and fixed over time.
• B) Under utilitarianism,actions taken must harm the smallest number of people,thereby failing to consider the effect on the majority.
• C) Decisions made using utilitarianism require the measurement of qualities that are not subject to precise measurements.
• D) Decisions made using a utilitarian analysis are not allowed to take into account an individual's station or place in society.

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Definitions:

Market Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good that all suppliers are willing to produce and sell.

Competitive Industry

A market scenario where numerous producers compete to offer goods or services to consumers, ensuring no single entity dominates the market prices or supply.

Price-Quantity

Relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good supplied or demanded.

Linear Marginal Cost

Refers to a situation where the additional cost of producing one more unit of output is constant.