ikr, people in this thread seem to be reading this into the context of the 'living wage' idea floating around. But its nothing like that. These are one off gran

ikr, people in this thread seem to be reading this into the context of the 'living wage' idea floating around. But its nothing like that. These are one off grants to people living in completely different circumstances. In developing countries whose governments are not able to provide basics most developed countries take for granted. The living wage is an income, not a one off. And its being talked about in terms of developed countries whose government would distribute said income. The difference is easy to see when you consider what you would do in each situation. Situation A) You are given 6 months pay to increase your standard of living. Many/most people would invest such a windfall. They would pay debts, buy land, stocks. Many would treat themselves to a nice car or something, but i dont think people who NEED that money would do so. Situation B) You are told that from now on you will get $1000/m. Forever. Welp. Im going to cut my hours and go for a drink. Again, many people would treat this as a windfall to be saved. But some (more than situation A) would spend it, knowing they will get more next month.