Rawls' "difference principle" states that

a. there should be no differences in people's e economic rewards.
b. society should not control the distribution of wealth.
c. social and economic inequalities should be arranged to result in the greatest benefit to the least advantaged.
d. social and economic differences are acceptable as long as they result from differences in people's natural
abilities.


ANSWER: c

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