Is Basic Income the Solution to Illegal Immigration?

Is Basic Income the Solution to Illegal Immigration?

The best solution for the illegal immigration crisis at the Southern Border might be for Uncle Sam to disperse cash directly to the people of Central America. A basic income paid directly to or underwritten by the United States might alleviate the flood of migrants.

The major cause of the migrant crisis is poverty in Central America. The average income in El Salvador; one of the main sources of illegal immigrants, was $8,900 in 2017 according to the CIA’s World Fact Book . That was actually higher than the average income in Guatemala which was $8,200 in 2017.

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