welfare is different than a basic income though. The crutch part about welfare is that there is little incentive to get a job for many people because getting a

welfare is different than a basic income though. The crutch part about welfare is that there is little incentive to get a job for many people because getting a job and working 40 hours a week would probably take you off welfare and might only get you a small sum over what you got off welfare without working at all. So where is the point in that? Basic income gives a set amount to everyone without restrictions. So there is no perverse incentive to not work because it would be similar amounts of money and bump you off the program. Every bit of money you earn from a job when you are on basic income is a bit of money on top of that set amount. The thesis in your statement comparing the two is fundamentally flawed.