3. Redistributive philosophies Complete the following table by selecting the red

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3. Redistributive philosophies Complete the following table by selecting the redistributive philosophy that matches each statement. Statement The government should choose policies to maximize the total utility of everyone in society. The government should punish crimes and enforce voluntary agreements, but not redistribute Utilitarianism Libertarianism Liberalism income The government should choose policies deemed to be just, as evaluated by an impartial observer behind a "veil of ignorance." Suppose that Maria believes that the progressive U.S. tax system is great for society. By taking money from the rich and giving it to the poor through transfer payments, overall utility increases, because that money increases the utility of the poor by more than it decreases the utility of the rich due to diminishing marginal utility. Which redistributive philosophy is consistent with Maria's view? O Utilitarianism O Liberalism O Libertarianism

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1. This is utilitarianism. Maximizing the utility of everyone in the society.

2. This is Liberalism. They dont advocate redistribution of income.

3. This libertarianism. They advocate some redistribution of income for the most part.

The correct answer is C. Libertarianism.

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