‘Would universal basic income raise taxes?’ and other UBI questions answered by experts

Supporter carries a sign supporting Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang’s plan for a $1000 monthly universal basic income during a rally in Washington Square Park, May 14, 2019 in New York City. Drew Angerer | Getty Images

Universal basic income (UBI) is a fiscal program where the government gives every citizen a set, recurring amount of money. Though generally considered fringe, the idea has at various points gotten support from across the political spectrum, including from Martin Luther King Jr. and libertarian philosopher Charles Murray .

Then UBI started attracting mainstream attention after candidate Andrew Yang made it a mainstay […]

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