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Table: Melinda and Lucinda
Table: Melinda and Lucinda Refer to the table. This society consists of two people: Melinda and Lucinda. Melinda earns $80,000 and Lucinda earns $20,000. To maximize society's total utility (the sum of Melinda's and Lucinda's utility) , the government should take ______ from Melinda and give it to Lucinda. A) $30,000 B) $10,000 C) $20,000 D) $40,000
Refer to the table. This society consists of two people: Melinda and Lucinda. Melinda earns $80,000 and Lucinda earns $20,000. To maximize society's total utility (the sum of Melinda's and Lucinda's utility) , the government should take ______ from Melinda and give it to Lucinda.

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