​Sophia Sits Behind Gabriel on an Airplane

question 46

True/False

​Sophia sits behind Gabriel on an airplane. Gabriel owns the right to recline his seat and values this right at $10. Sophia values a non-reclined seat in front of her at $20. Assuming no transaction costs, an efficient solution would be for Sophia to pay Gabriel $15 to not recline his seat.
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Definitions:

Ethical Dilemma

A situation where a person must choose between two morally correct actions that conflict.

Principle of Universality

A moral or ethical principle stating that rules or standards apply equally to everyone, regardless of circumstances or status.

General Plan

A broad, comprehensive strategy or course of action.

Autonomous Agents

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