Two Truths and a Lie: Universal Basic Income

Two Truths and a Lie: Universal Basic Income

Everyone loves the party game/icebreaker “two truths and a lie.” With the upcoming 2020 Presidential elections, Universal Basic Income has resurfaced as an option to combat poverty and unemployment in the United States. Can you identify which of the following is NOT true about UBI?

> UBI for the entire U.S. would cost 75% of the nation’s current budget.

UBI will not help reduce the gap between the rich and the poor. UBI will help people find better jobs. Let’s take these statements one at a time: A. TRUE The U.S. has a current budget […]

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