Universal Basic Income – Discuss

These are arguments for basic income, not against.

Point 1. Because the basic income isn’t tied to earnings, there is no scenario where you’ll be better off staying unemployed, unlike under the current benefits system. Sure, some people will decide that the BI is good enough, but many more will be hoping to boost that with some earnings.

2. When people have a sufficient safety net and can survive out of work there is nothing stopping them from voting with their feet against exploitative corporate culture. Employers will need to be making the workplaces more appealing and compensation fair to attract […]

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