Strictly speaking, interpersonal comparisons of utility
A) are valid and irrefutable when exercised by government
B) may seem to be reasonable, but are nonetheless indefensible
C) are more valid when applied to people of the same ethnic origins than of the same income class
D) are defensible because we assume people are rational
E) are indefensible because we assume people are rational

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Interpersonal comparisons of utility are considered indefensible because utility is subjective and varies from person to person, making it difficult to measure or compare accurately.

Strictly Speaking, Interpersonal Comparisons of Utility