What Does the Liberalist Rule Called the Maximin Criterion Suggest

question 45

Multiple Choice

What does the liberalist rule called the maximin criterion suggest that the focus of social policy should be

• A)to expropriate the factors of production from the capitalist class
• B)to ensure an egalitarian distribution of income
• C)to elevate the well-being of those at the bottom of the income distribution
• D)to elevate the well-being of all workers

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Definitions:

Functionalism

A theoretical perspective that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Lower Income

A financial status typically associated with earning below the median household income, leading to limited economic resources and purchasing power.

Upper Income

A descriptor for individuals or households that earn significantly more than the average income level, often associated with higher socioeconomic status.