A universal basic income may seem like a win for the common man, however, it’s worth noting that billionaires in support of the plan are interested in their ends, not ours.
Americans are discussing the possibility of a universal basic income (UBI) more seriously than ever before, largely due to the surprisingly popular campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Yang has made UBI the central issue of his platform, promising a “ Freedom Dividend ” paid for by a Value Added Tax on businesses which would give every American over the age of 18 an unconditional $1,000 […]
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