No, they did not start with a UBI. RMI was means tested from the start. The RSA was a reform intended to "smooth the edges". While you would lose you're RMI as

No, they did not start with a UBI. RMI was means tested from the start. The RSA was a reform intended to "smooth the edges". While you would lose you're RMI as soon as you start working, now you can keep part of the RSA during a transition period. But the problem with RSA is that it's really complex and most people still don't get it. And it's a lot of paperware for a relatively small amount of money. I think France is actually one of the best place to start a real UBI scheme. Our system is close to UBI but probably the worst implementation possible, with a lot of edge cases. This proposal details a complete reform of our tax system around a UBI: http://www.allocationuniverselle.com/doc/BIEN_Munich_2012-09-15_MdeBasquiat.pdf http://www.allocationuniverselle.com/doc/BIEN_Munich_2012-09...