Steven Depolo/flickr Basic income is having quite the moment.
Essentially a salary paid to people just for being alive, the idea has taken hold as a straightforward, non-partisan means to reduce wealth inequality, lift people from poverty, and increase life satisfaction.
Basic income experiments are underway in a number of countries, including Finland, the US, and Kenya. Many more experiments are expected to begin in 2017.Here’s what recipients have said about getting free cash. Scott Santens, New Orleans-based writer Scott Santens Santens is perhaps the foremost advocate for basic income today. He’s also a recipient. Since 2015, he has been receiving […]
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