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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