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I haven't seen this discussed as much, but I am worried about population rises along with a UBI. Especially amongst poorer communities where extra children are
by maurys 6y ago
I haven't seen this discussed as much, but I am worried about population rises along with a UBI.
Especially amongst poorer communities where extra children are viewed as financial stability. Already with free schooling and meals, there is a mindset that you can raise kids and let the state take care of them to some degree.
But I guess UBI is far more likely to be implemented in places which don't have population problems to begin with.
- Zamicol 6y agoThis is my biggest concern and I never see it addressed.
- zanny 6y agoMost proposals don't give UBI to dependents. You get UBI when you are no longer the obligation of someone else because then you are truly on your own. It is important not to inadvertently incentivize those without the financial means to raise kids to have them. Its better for their mental health, society as a whole, and the children if they economically prosper first and reproduce later.
- Zamicol 6y agoI would love to see some links or further conversation on this. If the reproduction issue was really nailed down, I would support UBI. Without strong protections preventing runaway reproduction I'm firmly anti-UBI. This is the biggest issue for me.