Which of the Following Statements Is Characteristic of Utilitarianism

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is characteristic of utilitarianism?

• A)An extra dollar of income provides higher marginal utility to a poor person than to a rich person.
• B)Social policies should be created behind a "veil of ignorance."
• C)Society should strive to maximize the utility of its wealthiest member.
• D)Equality of opportunity is more important than equality of incomes.

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