Suppose a Society Consists of Only Two People, John and Jane

question 248

Multiple Choice

Suppose a society consists of only two people, John and Jane. A utilitarian would say that the proper role of government in this society is to

• A)equalize the incomes of John and Jane.
• B)equalize John's utility and Jane's utility.
• C)equalize John's marginal utility and Jane's marginal utility.
• D)maximize the sum of John's utility and Jane's utility.

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