A Society Consists of Three Individuals: Sam, Tristan, and Ulyana

question 356

Multiple Choice

A society consists of three individuals: Sam, Tristan, and Ulyana. In terms of income and utility, Sam is currently best-off, Tristan ranks in the middle, and Ulyana is worst-off. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Utilitarianism suggests that government policies should strive to maximize Ulyana's utility.
• B)Liberalism suggests that government policies should strive to increase Ulyana's utility.
• C)Libertarianism suggests that government policies should strive to improve Tristan's utility at the cost of Sam's utility.
• D)Libertarianism suggests that government policies should strive to make Sam, Tristan, and Ulyana equally well off.

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