That is why compensation for unpaid work is not a good argument in favour of basic income. Better arguments: it's a safety net no one can fall through, it's si

That is why compensation for unpaid work is not a good argument in favour of basic income. Better arguments: it's a safety net no one can fall through, it's simpler and less demeaning than the existing system, and unemployed people are always better off when they take low-paid or part-time work.