A Universal Basic Income program is social security program where all citizens of a country receive a regular, unconditional sum of money from the government. The funding for Universal Basic Income comes from taxation and government owned entities including income from endowments, real estate and natural resources. Several countries, including Finland, India and Brazil, have experimented with a UBI system but have not implemented a permanent program. The longest running UBI system in the world is the Alaska Permanent Fund in the U.S. state of Alaska. In the Alaska Permanent Fund each indivi…
Read more47% Yes |
53% No |
36% Yes |
43% No |
11% Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing |
11% No, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth |
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8HCHSRR4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the home meets certain requirements.
@8LJM2HB4yrs4Y
Yes, for all minors, elders (65+), pregnant women, new mothers, people with physical or mental issues, and students until they make a livable wage where they can support themselves.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Yes, but only in the form of a social dividend under a market socialist economy
@8SH3RLG3yrs3Y
No, because it gives the government control
@9HB5MKV8mos8MO
Yes, but institute it gradually over a set transition period to prevent mass disruption. Start with state-based pilot programs like Alaska’s. Eventually, it should replace our current welfare system.
@93YMVXF2yrs2Y
Yes, but as a welfare replacement.
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