A utilitarian government must
A)calculate the utility of each individual in society.
B)avoid enacting any policies that redistribute income from the rich to the poor.
C)balance the gains from greater equality against the losses from distorted incentives.
D)pursue policies that do not affect the middle class.

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A utilitarian government seeks to create the greatest overall happiness or utility for society. This requires balancing the gains from greater equality (such as helping the poor) against any losses from distorted incentives (such as discouraging hard work or innovation). The government may need to redistribute income from the rich to the poor if it allows for a more equitable society overall. However, it must weigh this against the possible negative effects on incentives for wealth creation. Creating policies that only benefit the middle class would not necessarily result in the greatest overall utility for society.

A Utilitarian Government Must