Should we implement a universal basic income?
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Universal Basic Income would eliminate poverty traps where people lose benefits when they start working. It provides economic security while allowing people to pursue education, start businesses, or care for family members without fear of destitution. @@maria_economist · 1 source
Automation will displace millions of jobs in the next decade. UBI is a pragmatic floor that lets society adapt without leaving workers behind. @@futurist_jay
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The cost would be astronomical — trillions of dollars annually. We would need to drastically raise taxes or cut essential public services to fund it. @@fiscal_hawk · 1 source
Giving cash to everyone — including the wealthy — is poor targeting. Means-tested programs deliver more help per dollar to those who actually need it. @@policy_wonk
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