Texas County’s New Basic Income Program Is Not Going to Work

Texas County's New Basic Income Program Is Not Going to Work

Money, money, money. (Credit: Blogging Guide/Unsplash) Universal Basic Income (UBI) became a more prominent topic of discussion during the 2020 presidential campaign when then-candidate Andrew Yang championed the policy.

The idea of having the government shell out a monthly payment to low-income individuals, and later all individuals, fascinated many who had not considered such a move. However, the concept also received well-deserved criticism based on moral grounds and concerns about the efficacy of such a policy.

Since then, various cities across the country have begun experimenting with basic income programs tailored for families living in poverty with mixed results. Harris County, […]

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