Rule-Utilitarianism Has Been Accused of Being Internally Inconsistent Because the Theory

question 2

Multiple Choice

Rule-utilitarianism has been accused of being internally inconsistent because the theory can:

• A)easily collapse into act-utilitarianism.
• B)be defended through act-utilitarianism.
• C)always fall back on rigid rules.
• D)never be understood.

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Definitions:

Tax Burden

The total amount of taxes paid by individuals or businesses, expressed as a percentage of income or as an absolute amount.

Supply and Demand

A fundamental economic model that describes how prices and quantities are determined in a market based on producers' supply and consumers' demand.

Domestic Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount domestic producers are willing to accept for a good or service and the actual amount they receive.

World Price

The world price is the price at which goods are traded internationally, determined by global supply and demand conditions.