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Is Universal Basic Income a good idea?

Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a type of program in which people receive a regular sum of money without the requirement to work for it. Does UBI make sense?

Positions

No: UBI is a bad idea

UBI does not make sense.

Yes: UBI is a good idea

UBI programs can work.

It depends on the amount of the UBI

Right-wing arguments for a low universal income. Left-wing vision for high universal income.

Arguments supporting this position

UBI allows everyone to meet their basic needs

Everyone should have the unconditional ability to meet their basic needs in life.

UBI does not reduce incentives to work

UBI benefits are not withdrawn if a person works, so work is not disincentivized.

UBI is simpler to implement than other forms of welfare

Because UBI is unconditional, it requires less testing and monitoring than other programs.

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UBI does not reduce incentives to work

UBI benefits are not withdrawn if a person works, so work is not disincentivized.

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