(Table: Society A, B, C, D) Refer to the table. According to themaximin principle, which of the societies is ranked lowest?
A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D

Question

(Table: Society A, B, C, D) Refer to the table. According to themaximin principle, which of the societies is ranked lowest?
A)A 
B)B 
C)C 
D)D

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the maximin principle, we need to choose the society with the highest minimum payoff for the worst-off individual. In society D, the minimum payoff is 6, which is higher than the minimum payoffs in societies A, B, and C. Therefore, society D is the best choice.

(Table: Society A, B, C, D) Refer to the Table