Question 1

According to Cohen, markets increase

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A)  inequality. 
B)  wealth. 
C)  human welfare. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  inequality. 
B)  wealth. 
C)  human welfare. 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

In your own words, explain the difference principle and why Rawls thinks the negotiators behind the veil of ignorance would choose it. Do you think this is the right principle for him to adopt? Is it better or worse than the principle of utility? Defend your answer.

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The difference principle, as proposed by

Question 3

Which common interpretation of Locke does Anderson object to?

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A)  Individuals form a state not just for protection against violations of their negative liberties but for the preservation of their lives. 
B)  Locke claims we have an obligation to provide for the poor. 
C)  Individuals, upon joining a minimal state, retain full claim to all of their natural property rights. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Individuals form a state not just for protection against violations of their negative liberties but for the preservation of their lives. 
B)  Locke claims we have an obligation to provide for the poor. 
C)  Individuals, upon joining a minimal state, retain full claim to all of their natural property rights. 
D)  None of the above

Question 4

Talk about:
-Conservative

Accepted Answer

someone who wants to

Question 5

What is the maximin rule? What role does it play in the selection of the principles of justice? Do you think this is the right rule to employ for this purpose? Do you think this rule would recommend any principle other than the difference principle?

Accepted Answer

The maximin rule is a decision-making pr

Question 6

What is economic egalitarianism? In your opinion, what is the best argument against economic egalitarianism discussed in this chapter? Present and defend that argument, and then offer what you take to be the strongest response to that argument on behalf of economic egalitarianism.

Accepted Answer

A good essay will:
@#LAT-DLM& Define eco

Question 7

Which of the following is the basis of an objection to the Insufficiency Argument discussed by the text?

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A)  Many societies lack the resources to ensure that even the neediest can live a decent life. 
B)  Distributing equal resources to citizens would be fair to the very rich and the very poor, but not to those in the middle. 
C)  The argument requires the government to take a stand on what constitutes a good life. 
D)  Both a and c 
A)  Many societies lack the resources to ensure that even the neediest can live a decent life. 
B)  Distributing equal resources to citizens would be fair to the very rich and the very poor, but not to those in the middle. 
C)  The argument requires the government to take a stand on what constitutes a good life. 
D)  Both a and c

Question 8

The maximin rule says we must rank alternatives by their outcomes and choose the alternative in which the

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A)  best outcome is most likely to come about. 
B)  worst outcome is the least likely to come about. 
C)  worst outcome is superior to the worst outcomes of the others. 
D)  best outcome is superior to the best outcomes of the others. 
A)  best outcome is most likely to come about. 
B)  worst outcome is the least likely to come about. 
C)  worst outcome is superior to the worst outcomes of the others. 
D)  best outcome is superior to the best outcomes of the others.

Question 9

Talk about:
-Wealth Inequality

Accepted Answer

a difference in weal

Question 10

Those who argue that reducing inequality is good because it might enable those who are relatively poor to have access to better health care, educational opportunities, legal defense, and improved career options claim that closing the wealth gap would be of great _______ value.

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A)  instrumental 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  exponential 
D)  None of the above 
A)  instrumental 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  exponential 
D)  None of the above

Question 11

Why does government interference introduce immorality into market systems according to Cohen?

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A)  Because it renders mutual benefit through consent impossible 
B)  Because it is an attempt to ensure negative freedom as a matter of law 
C)  Because it represents a form of legal plunder 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Because it renders mutual benefit through consent impossible 
B)  Because it is an attempt to ensure negative freedom as a matter of law 
C)  Because it represents a form of legal plunder 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

What are the possible ill effects of inequality according to Scanlon? Do you think inequality has these effects? If inequality does have these effects, do you think they are sufficient to make inequality objectionable and in need of redress? Defend your answer.

Accepted Answer

According to philosopher T.M. Scanlon, t

Question 13

Which of the following claims does the Insufficiency Argument rely on?

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A)  Guaranteeing economic equality would fall far short of giving the most vulnerable people what they need to live a decent life. 
B)  If we could guarantee economic equality, we would put all people in the best possible position to live a decent life. 
C)  It is not appropriate for the government to determine what people need to live a decent life. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Guaranteeing economic equality would fall far short of giving the most vulnerable people what they need to live a decent life. 
B)  If we could guarantee economic equality, we would put all people in the best possible position to live a decent life. 
C)  It is not appropriate for the government to determine what people need to live a decent life. 
D)  None of the above

Question 14

Anderson argues that Locke

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A)  thought that no one has duties of charity. 
B)  didn't oppose certain forms of taxation. 
C)  opposed all forms of taxation. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  thought that no one has duties of charity. 
B)  didn't oppose certain forms of taxation. 
C)  opposed all forms of taxation. 
D)  None of the above

Question 15

Cohen claims that government interference introduces immorality into market systems. How does Cohen argue for this claim? Is his argument convincing? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Cohen argues that government interferenc

Question 16

Which of the following principles does Scanlon endorse?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Difference Principle 
B)  The Principle of Utility 
C)  The Categorical Imperative 
D)  The Principle of Equality 
A)  The Difference Principle 
B)  The Principle of Utility 
C)  The Categorical Imperative 
D)  The Principle of Equality

Question 17

The Legal Argument is a(n)

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A)  argument for economic egalitarianism. 
B)  argument against economic egalitarianism. 
C)  liberal argument. 
D)  assumes that the tax code is a bad moral code. 
A)  argument for economic egalitarianism. 
B)  argument against economic egalitarianism. 
C)  liberal argument. 
D)  assumes that the tax code is a bad moral code.

Question 18

Freedom to do as one wants is known as

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A)  positive liberty. 
B)  civic liberty. 
C)  economic freedom. 
D)  negative liberty. 
A)  positive liberty. 
B)  civic liberty. 
C)  economic freedom. 
D)  negative liberty.

Question 19

According to Scanlon, we have reason to object to inequality based on

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A)  its effects. 
B)  the unjustifiability of the institutions that produce it. 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  Neither a nor b 
A)  its effects. 
B)  the unjustifiability of the institutions that produce it. 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  Neither a nor b

Question 20

The maximin principle says we must

Accepted Answer

A)  maximize overall happiness and minimize overall pain. 
B)  pick the option that will guarantee you the worst of the best outcomes. 
C)  pick the option that has the best of the worst-case scenarios. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  maximize overall happiness and minimize overall pain. 
B)  pick the option that will guarantee you the worst of the best outcomes. 
C)  pick the option that has the best of the worst-case scenarios. 
D)  None of the above

Exam 16: Economic Justice and Economic Inequality

According to Cohen, markets increase

In your own words, explain the difference principle and why Rawls thinks the negotiators behind the veil of ignorance would choose it. Do you think this is the right principle for him to adopt? Is it better or worse than the principle of utility? Defend your answer.

Which common interpretation of Locke does Anderson object to?

Talk about: -Conservative

What is the maximin rule? What role does it play in the selection of the principles of justice? Do you think this is the right rule to employ for this purpose? Do you think this rule would recommend any principle other than the difference principle?

What is economic egalitarianism? In your opinion, what is the best argument against economic egalitarianism discussed in this chapter? Present and defend that argument, and then offer what you take to be the strongest response to that argument on behalf of economic egalitarianism.

Which of the following is the basis of an objection to the Insufficiency Argument discussed by the text?

The maximin rule says we must rank alternatives by their outcomes and choose the alternative in which the

Talk about: -Wealth Inequality

Those who argue that reducing inequality is good because it might enable those who are relatively poor to have access to better health care, educational opportunities, legal defense, and improved career options claim that closing the wealth gap would be of great _______ value.

Why does government interference introduce immorality into market systems according to Cohen?

What are the possible ill effects of inequality according to Scanlon? Do you think inequality has these effects? If inequality does have these effects, do you think they are sufficient to make inequality objectionable and in need of redress? Defend your answer.

Which of the following claims does the Insufficiency Argument rely on?

Anderson argues that Locke

Cohen claims that government interference introduces immorality into market systems. How does Cohen argue for this claim? Is his argument convincing? Why or why not?

Which of the following principles does Scanlon endorse?

The Legal Argument is a(n)

Freedom to do as one wants is known as

According to Scanlon, we have reason to object to inequality based on

The maximin principle says we must

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