According to utilitarian reasoning, if the net costs are greater than net benefits, the action is probably unethical because more harm than good would be produced.

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Utilitarianism is based on the principle of maximizing overall well-being or utility. If the net costs exceed the net benefits, the action would result in a decrease in overall well-being and thus would be considered unethical according to utilitarian reasoning.

According to Utilitarian Reasoning, If the Net Costs Are Greater