Which of the Following Represents a Utilitarian Belief

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a utilitarian belief?

• A) We must always support what most people want, i.e., by majority rule.
• B) We should bring about the most happiness for everyone affected by our actions.
• C) We should concern ourselves only with the immediate results of our actions.
• D) We must always disregard our own happiness when deciding what to do.

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Definitions:

Actual Annual

Refers to the true or realistic yearly financial or quantitative performance or output of an entity or activity.

Interest Rate

The cost of borrowing money or the return for investing money, usually expressed as a percentage of the principal amount per year.

Economic Rent

The portion of income earned from a factor of production (land, labor, or capital) that exceeds the minimum amount necessary for it to be utilized in its current use.

Natural Resources

Materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain, such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land.