Why Students Should Support Universal Basic Income

Why Students Should Support Universal Basic Income

We should not underestimate the financial hardship young people and students face due to high levels of debt, rising levels of mental health problems and low job prospects.

By: Louis Strappazzon

Students would benefit substantially from a Universal Basic Income (UBI), which is a model of citizen social security that gives everyone a regular and unconditional basic income per week or month as a safety net. It places trust in people, as vitally it is not means-tested and you can spend it in your best interests. Many existing means of social support will be kept, such as Child Benefit. […]

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