In an economy with two individuals, A and B, where A earns significantly less than B, what is the likely impact on total utility if income is redistributed from B to A?

• A. Total utility is unaffected by income distribution.
• B. Total utility decreases because B loses more utility than A gains.
• C. Total utility remains unchanged because the amount of money in the economy is constant.
• D. Total utility is likely to increase because A gains more utility from each additional dollar than B loses.

Answer: (D)