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> This is why I always get very frustrated with the particular kind of pseudo-libertarian who blithely asserts that artists and writers don't need to be fairly
by antidesitter 8y ago
> This is why I always get very frustrated with the particular kind of pseudo-libertarian who blithely asserts that artists and writers don't need to be fairly compensated for their work
Who gets to determine what is “fair compensation” and to whom?
- chipotle_coyote 8y agoWho gets to determine whether you're being paid enough for whatever it is you do? Who gets to determine whether college tuition is reasonable? Who gets to determine whether you paid a fair price for that burger? Who gets to determine if "who gets to determine..." is actually a good faith question?
- pdimitar 8y agoUniversal Basic Income, adjusted per country, is a very good start. Probably assign varying coefficients to it depending on demand and supposed rarity of the job. There are not that many building architects for example so probably multiplying UBI times 2.5 is "fair".
- antidesitter 8y ago> Universal Basic Income, adjusted per country, is a very good start. Probably assign varying coefficients to it depending on demand and supposed rarity of the job. So based on supply and demand, i.e. prices?
- pdimitar 8y agoNot exactly. More like it will never fall below a certain threshold which we can deem to be "the fair payment". In a pure supply/demand market races to the bottom can and do happen.
- antidesitter 8y agoHow is the bottom threshold for "fair payment" determined for different types of jobs?
- pdimitar 8y agoRespectful existence. Lone mothers with 2 kids should not have to work on 2 places just so they and their kids have something to eat.