Choosing at random is a "fair" way to decide who gets some scarce good, in the sense that everyone has the same chance to win. However, random choice isn't always a good idea. At times we don't want to treat everyone at the same because some people have a better claim. In which of the following situations, would you not prefer to choose at random?

Choosing at random is a "fair" way to decide who gets some scarce good, in the sense that everyone has the same chance to win. However, random choice isn't always a good idea. At times we don't want to treat everyone at the same because some people have a better claim. In which of the following situations, would you not prefer to choose at random?

Choosing at random is a "fair" way to decide who gets some scarce good, in the sense that everyone has the same chance to win. However, random choice isn't always a good idea. At times we don't want to treat everyone at the same because some people have a better claim.
In which of the following situations, would you not prefer to choose at random?




A.
The basketball arena has 4000 student seats, and 7000 students want tickets.
B.
Young men chosen for army service, during the Vietnam War.
C.
The list of people waiting for liver transplants is larger than the number of livers available.


Answer: C.
The list of people waiting for liver transplants is larger than the number of livers available.


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