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ubi is inherently cheaper because it's significantly simpler, means testing programs are expensive to operate and are often slow and needlessly bureaucratic
by micromacrofoot 1y ago
ubi is inherently cheaper because it's significantly simpler, means testing programs are expensive to operate and are often slow and needlessly bureaucratic
- nixpulvis 1y agoI have serious trouble believing UBI provides enough to solve the poorest peoples problems without needlessly costing a huge amount funding well off peoples hobbies. You'll still need affordable housing, you'll still need food programs, etc. I don't see how you save on cutting those programs.
- micromacrofoot 1y agoit would be nice if people had this same level of concern for the people already hoarding wealth, the guy buying more warhammer minis with ubi isn't the problem
- verteu 1y agoBallpark numbers: About 1/3 of Americans get government assistance, and typical administrative costs are 1-10% of the program. Making these benefits universal would require spending 200% more, and save at most 10% in overhead. Thus, optimistically, you'd be spending +190% more.