Which of the Following Ideas Describes the Concept of "Utilitarianism

question 368

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ideas describes the concept of "utilitarianism"? I. Utilitarianism gained popularity in the 1930s.
II) Utilitarians believed that a society should use only competitive markets to allocate resources.
III) Utilitarians claimed that taking money from rich people and giving it to poorer people would make the economy more fair.

• A) III only
• B) II only
• C) I and II
• D) I, II and III

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