It may seem premature to debate the logistics of universal basic income (UBI), when the first hurdle is getting the public and policymakers on board with the concept. But policy can live or die in the details.
One thorny aspect is whether a basic income should target those of working age, all adults, or everyone. In the U.S., entrepreneur and Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang has chosen the all-adults approach. The cornerstone of his platform is a basic income, branded a “Freedom Dividend,” of $1,000 per month. This would be paid out to all U.S. citizens aged 18 and over, […]
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