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The Potential of Universal Basic Income in the United States
TLDR Universal basic income (UBI) is gaining traction as a potential replacement for the current welfare system in the United States. Proponents argue that UBI could provide a straightforward means of support for those who are physically incapable of working or have aged out of the workforce, while also stimulating the economy and streamlining bureaucracy.
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Universal basic income, or UBI, is being considered as a potential replacement for the current welfare system in the United States, with proponents arguing that it could provide a more straightforward means of support for those who are physically incapable of working or have aged out of the workforce.
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Universal basic income, or UBI, is being considered as a potential replacement for the current welfare system in the United States, with proponents arguing that it could provide a more straightforward means of support for those who are physically incapable of working or have aged out of the workforce.
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The problem with automation is that it removes the ability to tax labor and employment, which creates a problem for those who need assistance but have lost their jobs to automation.
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The idea of a universal basic income, where every adult receives a certain amount of money per month with no strings attached, is gaining traction and has been supported by figures like Andrew Yang and Chris Hughes.
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A universal basic income would provide a buffer for those living in poverty, allowing them to focus on health, education, and better job opportunities, while also potentially stimulating the economy through increased spending.
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A universal basic income would streamline bureaucracy and potentially save costs, as well as provide individuals with the opportunity to invest in themselves and start businesses, as seen in the example of the Kenya experiment.
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A universal basic income could potentially trap people in a cycle of poverty by disincentivizing them from working, but the overall impact would depend on whether the positive outcomes outweigh the negative ones.
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Andrew Yang's plan for a universal basic income would be funded through a value added tax on luxury goods, exempting basic staples and necessities, as well as taxing investment income and carbon polluters, with the idea of a robot tax also being suggested to target companies replacing workers with automation, although quantifying the impact of automation on jobs is difficult.
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Implementing a robot tax now could harm the economy and prevent people from working, but in the future, when automation is more prevalent, the wealth generated by robots should be shared among everyone to ensure a basic standard of living for all.
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Expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit could be an alternative to universal basic income, but it may incentivize people to have more children.
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Expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit could be an alternative to universal basic income, but it may incentivize people to have more children.
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