If a Bus Full of Mixed-Sex Beautiful People Crashed into a Bus

question 10

Multiple Choice

If a bus full of mixed-sex beautiful people crashed into a bus full of mixed-sex unattractive people, would the beautiful group be more likely to receive top-notch help?

• A) Yes-regardless of the circumstances
• B) Only if the helpers are mostly male
• C) Only if the crash is major (a real emergency)
• D) Only if the crash is minor (a non-emergency)

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as a person consumes more of a good, the satisfaction (utility) from consuming each additional unit decreases.

Maximin Criterion

The claim that the government should aim to maximize the well-being of the worst-off person in society.

Equal Income

A hypothetical or policy-driven scenario where all individuals or households receive the same amount of income.

Transitory Income

Income that is temporary or not consistent, such as bonuses, gifts, or any other earnings that are not regular or guaranteed.