The concept of diminishing marginal utility

Explain the concept of diminishing marginal utility, and describe the role that it plays in the utilitarian argument for the redistribution of income. The following income distribution data are for a country called New Land. Can you design a tax to redistribute the income to achieve a equal income distribution? Quintile Percent Share Lowest 20% 5% Second quintile 10% Third quintile 15% Fourth quintile 30% Highest 20% 40%

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