Use the following to answer questions: Table: Maximin Principle $$\begin{array} { c c r c c }
\hline \text { Society } & \text { Ruth } & \text { Bob } & \text { George } & \text { Average Income } \
\hline \text { A } & 30 & 40 & 17 & 29 \
\text { B } & 200 & 100 & 15 & 105 \
\text { C } & 600 & 600 & 15 & 405 \
\text { D } & 25 & 20 & 18 & 21 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-The Rawls's maximin principle has had ________ among economists because it ________ trade-offs.
A) great influence; emphasizes
B) little influence; ignores
C) little influence; over emphasizes
D) great influence; ignores

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Use the following to answer questions: Table: Maximin Principle $$\begin{array} { c c r c c } 
\hline \text { Society } & \text { Ruth } & \text { Bob } & \text { George } & \text { Average Income } \
\hline \text { A } & 30 & 40 & 17 & 29 \
\text { B } & 200 & 100 & 15 & 105 \
\text { C } & 600 & 600 & 15 & 405 \
\text { D } & 25 & 20 & 18 & 21 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
-The Rawls's maximin principle has had ________ among economists because it ________ trade-offs.
A) great influence; emphasizes
B) little influence; ignores
C) little influence; over emphasizes
D) great influence; ignores

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Rawls's maximin principle has had little influence among economists because it ignores trade-offs, focusing instead on maximizing the welfare of the least advantaged.

Use the Following to Answer Questions: Table: Maximin Principle -The Rawls's Maximin Principle Has Had ________ Among Economists Because