Evidence exists that polluting industries are often located in low-income areas. There are a number of possible explanations such as the following:

(1) property values are lower so it is cheaper to acquire land to build

(2) low-income residents have less political power to prevent the location of polluting industries in their neighborhoods

(3) polluting industries located in wealthy areas would have a greater negative impact on property values than would locating them in a neighborhood with already low property values.

A. How would a utilitarian view the location of polluting industries in low-income areas?

B. How would a Rawlsian view the location of polluting industries in low-income areas?

C.Which of the two views (utilitarian or Rawlsian) would represent your view concerning the issue? Explain your reasoning. Are there other ethical theories that better represent your views on the issue? If so, what theory and why does it better fit your view?