Unpacking the Conversation Around Universal Basic Income

Unpacking the Conversation Around Universal Basic Income

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| By Gale Staff |

The premise of universal basic income (UBI) is simple: Provide every citizen with regular, unconditional payments to ensure they have a degree of guaranteed financial security.A 2019 study found that 43% of U.S. respondents support UBI, but the breakdown of this data reveals more intriguing insights.Support is highest among younger adults aged 18–29, with 67% in favor—many of whom earn a median annual income between $55,000 and $85,800. This enthusiasm decreases with age, with 49% support among those aged 30–49, who typically earn $85,800 to $101,300, and just 40% among those aged 50–64, […]

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