Universal basic income had a rough year

Some of the biggest and most promising experiments were plagued by delays and shutdowns.

From the MIT Technology Review :

Silicon Valley loves the idea of universal basic income. Many in the tech elites tout it as the answer to job losses caused by automation, if only people would give it a chance.The idea is that all citizens receive a set amount of money from the government to cover food, housing, and clothing, without regard to income or employment status. This minimum stipend can be supplemented with wages from work. Advocates say it will help fight poverty by giving […]

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