Forget Free Cash: A More American Way to Help People Get Ahead

Forget Free Cash: A More American Way to Help People Get Ahead

Some experts say a federal jobs guarantee would be better for the economy than universal basic income. Getty Images; iStock; Natalie Ammari/BI Across the United States, cities and states are experimenting with guaranteed basic income programs, providing monthly checks to individuals in need. This approach is garnering significant attention, as it offers a direct method to alleviate financial stress and address economic inequalities. However, there’s an emerging discussion about an alternative that could potentially offer more long-term benefits: universal basic employment (UBE).

The concept of UBE is essentially a public job guarantee, providing employment opportunities regardless of economic conditions. Pavlina […]

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