Which of the following ideas describes the concept of "utilitarianism"?
I. Utilitarianism gained popularity in the 1930s.
II. Utilitarians believed that a society should use only competitive markets to allocate resources.
III. Utilitarians claimed that taking money from rich people and giving it to poorer people would make the economy more fair.
A) II only
B) I and II
C) I, II and III
D) III only

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Utilitarianism is a theory in ethics and philosophy that states the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people. It does not specifically advocate for competitive markets or redistribution of wealth as its primary tenet, but it does suggest actions that increase overall happiness or reduce suffering are desirable, which can include redistributive policies. The statement about its popularity in the 1930s and the exclusive use of competitive markets does not accurately describe utilitarianism.

Which of the Following Ideas Describes the Concept of "Utilitarianism