Well, if there are people who can't or shouldn't work at all, then I personally think they should just get the JG wage (this could extend to new parents, the ag

Well, if there are people who can't or shouldn't work at all, then I personally think they should just get the JG wage (this could extend to new parents, the aged, the infirmed, and so on). However you might find that there are some aged, infirmed or disabled people who do want to work, and almost anyone can do something. It may be in their best interests, and in the best interests of society, to support their efforts. When you remove a private sector profit motive your definition of "useful work" can expand quite a bit. For the most part, though, involuntary unemployment consists of people who are willing and able to work, but who can't find employment in the private or permanent public sectors.