Labour or leisure? Why a universal basic income might foster wellbeing but not productivity

Labour or leisure? Why a universal basic income might foster wellbeing but not productivity

Altman sees universal cash payments as a possible solution to the large-scale job displacements expected with AI-driven automation Auckland University of Technology Auckland, Aug 29 (The Conversation) The current cost-of-living crisis, high interest rates and the ensuing economic contraction have disproportionately hit low-income households . And for many low-income workers, the future remains uncertain.

On top of that, the rise of artificial intelligence may result in significant job redundancies and displacements. And recent employment data for New Zealand has been grim, with a rise in the number of unemployed.

The uncertain future of work in general has led many to propose […]

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