When government officials tout gig economy jobs to claim that the Indian economy is generating adequate employment for Indian youth, they display their lack of understanding of what constitutes a good job. The idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) has ignited great interest among economists. It has also pushed both left- and right-leaning political parties into a competitive rush to prove who can provide more cash to people faster. Before they all fall over the economic edge like proverbial lemmings, policymakers should pause to consider why the need for a UBI has arisen .
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