Question

What distinguishes a Rawlsian social welfare function from a utilitarian one?

• A. It prioritizes the total utility of all individuals equally
• B. It prioritizes the welfare of the worst-off individuals
• C. It ignores individual welfare entirely
• D. It maximizes wealth regardless of distribution

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It prioritizes the welfare of the worst-off individuals

A Rawlsian social welfare function focuses on the well-being of the least advantaged, contrasting with utilitarian functions, which aim to maximize the total utility across society.