‘I’m not a big fan’ of giving people cash via universal basic income, says philosopher who studies inequality: Here’s why

Universal basic income (UBI) is a fiscal program where the government gives every citizen a set, recurring amount of money. In the past, the idea has garnered support from across the political spectrum, including from Martin Luther King Jr. and libertarian philosopher Charles Murray .

Widespread job loss and illness caused by Covid-19 have brought UBI to the forefront of Americans’ minds again. With millions of Americans unable to work for reasons out of their control, some are seeing the appeal of a fixed income. In 2020, 45% of those surveyed supported the idea of giving all adult citizens $1,000 […]

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