A Goal of Equality of Income Can Be Justified Based

question 35

Multiple Choice

A goal of equality of income can be justified based on the utilitarian idea that _____.

• A)individuals face diminishing marginal utility of income
• B)social welfare functions are convex to the origin
• C)rich people have more than they every could need
• D)redistribution does not lead to an increased excess burden of taxation

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