The Reason People in Professor Rawls' Thought Experiment Would Choose

question 82

Multiple Choice

The reason people in Professor Rawls' thought experiment would choose an equal distribution of income is that:

• A)they are concerned about the welfare of others.
• B)they fear ending up in a disadvantaged position themselves.
• C)people are risk-neutral.
• D)it is the easiest distribution to implement.

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