More Americans Now Support Universal Basic Income

More Americans Now Support Universal Basic Income

Matt Cardy / Stringer / Getty Images More and more Americans now believe people should be paid money just for existing.

Just 10 years ago, a poll showed just 12% of Americans approved of a universal basic income (UBI). According to CNBC , that number has shot up dramatically to 48% of Americans. The new poll, conducted by Northeastern University and Gallup , probed 3,000 adults.

Supporters of UBI, such as political philosopher and economist Karl Widerquist, called the new poll "really promising."Models for the implementation of UBI vary, but the most likely would be the federal government distributing "regular checks […]

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