Reference: Ref 20-2 (Table: Rawls's Maximin) Refer to the table. According to the maximin principle, which of the societies is ranked lowest?
A) A
B) C
C) D
D) All societies are ranked equally.

Question

Reference: Ref 20-2 (Table: Rawls's Maximin) Refer to the table. According to the maximin principle, which of the societies is ranked lowest?
A) A 
B) C 
C) D 
D) All societies are ranked equally.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the maximin principle, we must choose the society with the highest minimum payoff. In society B, the minimum payoff is 10, which is higher than the minimum payoffs in societies A, C, and D. Therefore, society B is ranked the highest according to the maximin principle.

Reference: Ref 20-2 (Table: Rawls's Maximin) Refer to the Table