Q1. A candidate for public office has proposed a program of wealth transfers based on the principles of utilitarianism. In support of her proposal, she makes the following statements: Statement 1: “Increasing taxes on high income earners will cause them to work more hours to maintain their after-tax income, resulting in greater economic output.” Statement 2: “The government will need to hire people to manage and administer the wealth transfers. These new jobs will further expand economic output.” With respect to these statements: A) only statement 1 is incorrect. B) both are incorrect. C) only statement 2 is incorrect.
Q2. Which of the following is least likely to be considered a drawback of utilitarianism? A) Administrative fees associated with wealth transfers. B) High income earners will work more. C) Wealth transfer from the rich to the poor is expensive.
Q3. The symmetry principle refers to the idea that if an economy is organized under a fair set of rules: A) output is maximized at the optimal balance between voluntary and involuntary contributions from individuals. B) individuals receive goods and services equal in value to their economic contribution. C) the greatest good is achieved for the greatest number of people.
Q4. Which of the following economic schools of thought suggests that the greatest good occurs to the greatest number of people when wealth is transferred from the rich to the poor? A) Utilitarianism. B) Utopianism. C) Symmetry.
Q5. Which of the following most accurately reflects the concept that competitive markets allocate resources fairly as long as the same rules apply to all participants? A) The symmetry principle. B) The fairness principle. C) Utilitarianism. | 
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