Why universal basic income can ‘stave off’ hunger, destitution, social unrest

Why universal basic income can 'stave off' hunger, destitution, social unrest

By Moin Qazi*

Covid-19 has caused unprecedented disruptions globally and inflicted the greatest pain on those who had already been rendered most vulnerable, spurring unknown hardship and growing unease among low-income families and micro-businesses. It has uncovered existing inequities and created new ones.
A Universal Basic Income (UBI) has been strongly advocated by economists, industry captains and policy-makers across all ideological hues. It is perhaps the only way to stave off large-scale hunger, destitution and social unrest in troubled times.
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