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I agree. It's interesting to see some countries start experimenting with a base income for all residents, though I think if this becomes widespread we'll simply
by bruxis 10y ago
I agree. It's interesting to see some countries start experimenting with a base income for all residents, though I think if this becomes widespread we'll simply see the base cost of living increase to that number.
I hope we can put more energy into coming up with a valid long-term solution.
- Asooka 10y agoI think UBI is supposed to track base cost of living, i.e. it shouldn't cause an increase on that. Even if it has a bit of surplus, market economics should guarantee the existence of cheap options, unless cartels form. Which is a problem we should be solving regardless.
- digi_owl 10y agoI guess it will depend. Unless you are stuck in a "latte" habit, a basic income, at least if it is paid out of national coffers rather than local ones, will enable you to up and move where living is cheaper. That is perhaps the hardest part of current day public support structures, that they lock you into staying put.
- Annatar 10y agoIf enough people move to where it's cheaper, it causes a housing shortage, and then the price of housing rises, following increased demand. There are finite number of places where housing is cheaper. At the same time, we multiply and multiply.
- mjevans 10y agoThe environmental impact and loss of network effect efficiency (for society) would be dramatic. This is why I believe that we need to find the political will to make the cities more affordable (and also nicer) to live in than the outlying areas.