For or against a universal basic income?
There should be a universal income paid to everyone, with no conditions.
- Strongly agree
- Somewhat agree
- Somewhat disagree
- Strongly disagree
What's at stake: The debate is about the effect of an unconditional income: freeing people from poverty and checks, or discouraging work at a very high cost.
The left's argument
A basic income protects from poverty without humiliating checks, and frees up time.
The centre's argument
First test a basic income targeted at low earners, before paying it to everyone.
The right's argument
Paying everyone unconditionally would cost a fortune and could discourage work.
And you, where do you stand?
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