Question

The maximin principle is about: a. maximizing the benefits to the most disadvantaged group in society. b. minimizing the income spread between the middle class and the rich. c. equalizing income across society. d. maximizing the income of the most productive group in society to encourage spillover benefits to theleast advantaged group.

Answer 1

a. maximizing the benefits to the most disadvantaged group in society.

Step-by-step explanation:

Maximin Principle was given by Rawls. It is based on idea of maximising welfare for the most disadvantaged group, those at the minimum level of society.

It states that any reallocation or redistribution of power, wealth, social goods is socially justified - if it improvises & uplifts the lower most worst off sections of society.

Answer 2

Option a (maximizing.......in society) is the right alternative.

Step-by-step explanation:

• A philosophy to make decisions unless you're not confident about the consequences of your decision is considered as Maximin principle. This theory requires the organization to optimize the existence or the position of those individuals who would be worse off throughout the framework.
• This includes evaluating alternatives for the worst dependent measure of that kind of choice as well as selecting the alternative which gives probably the most disgusting results.

Other given three options aren't related to the given scenario. So the above solution is the correct one.