If everyone prefers a society without poverty, then which of the following statements is true:
A)taxing private charities will make everyone better off
B)taxing the wealthy to increase living standards for the poor only makes the poor better off
C)taxing the wealthy to increase living standards for the poor makes everyone better off
D)taxing the wealthy to increase living standards for the poor only makes the rich worse off

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If everyone prefers a society without poverty, then it follows that increasing the living standards of the poor will benefit society as a whole. Taxing the wealthy to achieve this serves the purpose of redistributing wealth and providing resources to alleviate poverty. This results in a more equitable society, with economic opportunities widely available to all, which benefits everyone.

If Everyone Prefers a Society Without Poverty, Then Which of the Following