A Universal Basic Income program is social security program where all citizens of a country receive a regular, unconditional sum of money from the government. The funding for Universal Basic Income comes from taxation and government owned entities including income from endowments, real estate and natural resources. Several countries, including Finland, India and Brazil, have experimented with a UBI system but have not implemented a permanent program. The longest running UBI system in the world is the Alaska Permanent Fund in the U.S. state of Alaska. In the Alaska Permanent Fund each indivi…
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@9673VLG3yrs3Y
Yes, but it should be somewhat regulated to ensure no one is abusing the system.
@9DQSF442yrs2Y
Yes, if a living wage cannot be decided let's provide welfare plus a universal wage.
@967RN3H2yrs2Y
No, increase spending for social services instead
@8V2BRK44yrs4Y
I support a guaranteed livable income, but not a universal basic income
@8TKFPRH4yrs4Y
No, the government should instead focus on the decommodifcation of housing and guaranteeing housing for all, robustly increasing social services, free access to education, healthcare, and transportation.
@8TJ6TWM4yrs4Y
UBI is problematic, but I support a job guarantee
@8R7LVHV4yrs4Y
Yes, but as the person's income goes up, the money from the government gradually decreases.
@8QXMNGD4yrs4Y
Yes but the amount should be based on people’s current living situations
@8QFCQGTNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for those in poverty or close to reaching it.
@8Q9PYWK4yrs4Y
Yes, but with increased regularions for applicants.
@8PDQ35D4yrs4Y
We should explore the idea with high quality and statistically valid studies before deciding either way
@8P7GPDV4yrs4Y
Yes, but should be used to subsidize your income. If you are under employed at your job, I dont think the family should suffer because you have to work more than one job to make ends meet.
@98TNNBDConservative2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they are working or are looking for jobs
@8R78W5R4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for those below an income threshold to avoid widening the class gap
@8P6PWZP4yrs4Y
Yes, but we should focus more on basic rights such as housing, food, and a livable wage than universal basic income.
@8QDSNZY4yrs4Y
Yes, but I'd prefer a Federal Jobs Guarantee
@8RSNY684yrs4Y
Yes but only to those of low-income or those who really need it or apply for it.
@8WRR7YQ3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they are willing to find a job and provide for economic growth.
@8SFDLS64yrs4Y
Yes, but at the current point in time with the deficit and debt, it should not be implemented currently. Maybe someday in the future.
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