Choice quote from that entry: > "Beveridge was opposed to "means-tested" benefits. His proposal was for a flat rate universal contribution in exchange for a fl

Choice quote from that entry: > "Beveridge was opposed to "means-tested" benefits. His proposal was for a flat rate universal contribution in exchange for a flat rate universal benefit. Means-testing was intended to play a tiny part because it created high marginal tax rates for the poor." Plus ça change...