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Isn't the whole point of UBI that it isn't progressive, but rather universal? Otherwise, it's essentially just another form of progressive income tax, where th
by astrocat 9y ago
Isn't the whole point of UBI that it isn't progressive, but rather universal? Otherwise, it's essentially just another form of progressive income tax, where the bottom of the scale is a negative income tax. Right?
- frgtpsswrdlame 9y agoWell UBI is going to be funded by a progressive income tax regardless. We can toss "Universal" around all we like but the reality is that the rich are going to net lose and the poor will net win.
- kim_waxkoz 9y agocompletely wrong and frankly im shocked you have the gaul to think so
- maxerickson 9y agoThe universal part just means there's not much process associated with it, you just get the payment.