Suppose That Income Is Subject to Constant Marginal Utility

question 43

Multiple Choice

Suppose that income is subject to constant marginal utility.From a utilitarian perspective,

• A) some income redistribution from rich to poor would increase social welfare.
• B) some income redistribution from poor to rich would increase social welfare.
• C) any income redistribution would probably reduce social welfare.
• D) any income redistribution would probably increase social welfare.

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