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A portion of the 800-mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline crossing the tundra north of Fairbanks, Alaska
I’ve never been a big fan of universal basic income. The reason is that we can’t give up on full employment at decent pay. People need not just earnings; they need an occupation, a profession, or a calling.But lately, I’ve had second thoughts. With depressed wages and job prospects, we need both.The closest thing in America to the UBI idea is the Alaska Permanent Fund. It’s not enough money, but it suggests the political potential.Each year, every man, woman, and child in Alaska gets […]
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