Is universal basic income a regressive policy idea and just as bad as a flat tax for the poor?

Q. Is Universal Basic Income a regressive policy idea and just as bad as a flat tax for the poor?

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How on Earth do you come to that conclusion?Let’s say that you are a low income person in work. How is an additional $1000 a month going to hurt you?Let’s say that you are a poor person who is out of work. How is the choice of $1000 month or your existing benefits (not both) going to hurt you?Likewise, if you are wealthy and receive $1000 a month, are you going to object to that tax […]

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