Problem
Consider an accident where an individual loses his leg. Assume that it lowers his utility at each level of income but increases his marginal utility (at each level of income), though only slightly. Show diagrammatically the utility functions before and after the accident. Show that if you were a utilitarian, you would give more income to the individual after the accident, but that even after the transfer, the individual with the accident is worse off than before. Show the compensation that a Rawlsian would provide. Is it possible for a utilitarian to give more to the individual who had experienced the accident than a Rawlsian? Under what circumstances would a utilitarian give nothing to an individual who had experienced an accident?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.