Instead of Universal Basic Income, why not Universal Basic NEEDS?

Instead of Universal Basic Income, why not Universal Basic NEEDS?

Universal Basic Income is the idea that everyone receives some basic income so that poverty and inequality can be prevented, especially in cases of market failures and automation.

Although I like this idea, would it not be better to satisfy everyone’s basic needs as opposed to offering them an income? What I mean is, instead of giving everyone xxxx units of currency every month, why not assure everyone access to basic needs such as food, housing, healthcare, education, and social life-enhancing activities, by sponsoring those consumptions?

I mean, many countries already do that for healthcare and education, and it seems equally […]

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