678 Health Policy and Planning Ethics in Health Policy L4

What is the primary concern of economists regarding ethics?

• Economic efficiency

• Public health

• Moral values

• Social justice

Which of the following best defines ethics?

• A branch of philosophy about moral problems

• A system of laws

• A set of religious beliefs

• A technical discipline

What do consequentialist theories primarily focus on?

• The character of individuals

• The ethical consequences of actions

• The laws governing behavior

• The intentions behind actions

According to utilitarianism, decisions should be judged by what?

• Their legality

• Their adherence to moral norms

• Their consequences

• Their intentions

What is a key criticism of utilitarianism?

• It is based on absolute moral norms

• It can lead to unfairness and sacrifice individual rights

• It disregards the consequences of actions

• It promotes individual rights

What do libertarians believe regarding individual rights?

• Rights are irrelevant in ethical discussions

• All rights should be equally protected

• Only negative rights deserve protection

• Only positive rights deserve protection

What do egalitarian liberals argue is necessary for meaningful choice?

• Adequate resources

• Strict adherence to laws

• Complete freedom from government

• A focus on individual happiness

What is the main focus of communitarian ethics?

• Individual autonomy

• The common good

• Economic efficiency

• Legal compliance

Which philosopher is associated with the concept of utilitarianism?

• David Hume

• Friedrich Nietzsche

• John Stuart Mill

• Immanuel Kant

What is the relationship between moral norms and other regulative norms?

• Moral norms are agreed upon for community betterment

• Moral norms are less important

• Moral norms are absolute

• Moral norms are irrelevant to society