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The US population is 320 million, with a current workforce of about 80 million. The 240 million are essentially on a form of basic income right now, whether be
by antisthenes 6y ago
The US population is 320 million, with a current workforce of about 80 million.
The 240 million are essentially on a form of basic income right now, whether being support by unemployment insurance, EITC, a working spouse, being a child, or a senior (social security)
Actual UBI isn't really that far from the current situation.
- Zenst 6y agoExactly, just removes so much of the bureaucracy and overheads. Though if Americans had a choice of UBI or a National health service - free for all, what would they pick if they could only pick one of those? I reckon they would go for national health service over UBI if it was a binary choice.