MONIQUE FORD / STUFFSome people are disincentivised from taking extra work by the structure of Working for Families. If some people had their way, every New Zealander would get a set amount in their bank account each week – for doing nothing.
It might sound too good to be true, but it’s the concept behind a universal basic income (UBI) and, some argue, it could be a solution to some of the less favourable outcomes currently being generated, particularly by Working for Families.
But would it work, how much would it cost — and how is it better than what we’ve […]
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