Photo: Joshua Lott/AFP/Getty Images Andrew Yang has focused his 2020 presidential election platform around a proposal for universal basic income, which he calls “The Freedom Dividend.”
Why it matters : The proposal is based on the notion that automation will eliminate millions of jobs for Americans and that this could help cushion the blow. Details
Each American over the age of 18 would receive $1,000 per month from the government, regardless of work status. Those already receiving government benefits could choose between them and the monthly payment, per Vox . If they choose Yang’s UBI, they would have […]
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