The Universal Basic Income Is the Safety Net of the Future. A Debate

Description

Imagine getting a check from the government every month—$600 or $1,000 guaranteed. It’s happening in Finland and other countries, where pilot programs are being launched to test what is known as a “universal basic income.” Such programs, supporters argue, simplify the social safety net, combat poverty and income inequality, treat all citizens equally, and provide a cushion for workers, giving them latitude to take risks in the job market. But to afford such a program, opponents point out, the government would have to eliminate the rest of the safety net, such as Social Security, food stamps, and housing vouchers. A universal basic income, they argue, would take away the incentive to work, waste money on those who don’t need it, and come at the expense of targeted and effective programs that help the poor. Is the universal basic income the safety net of the future?

Runtime

1 hr 36 min 46 sec

Subjects

Geography

Database

Films on Demand

Direct Link

Similar Films

Inside PepsiCo
Marilyn Laverty Discusses Asking For Money And Advice
Mac Bishop Discusses Entrepreneurial Origins and First Experience in Apparel Design
Choices & change. Macroeconomics. Fiscal policy. Lesson 12
Greg Galvin States Importance of Gaining Exposure To Business Courses As A College Student
Inspiration Found Here!
Economics U$A. Can we live with them? Federal deficits. 24
A Conversation With Dave Pasquesi. Conversations with Giants
Vivian Schiller Discusses Adapting And Changing Within Existing Cultures
Josh Wolfe Discusses Time Allocation Perspectives
Intercultural Communicating
Boom and Bust
Elisa Miller-Out Discusses Chloe Capital Fund
Germany has very clear plan for Eurozone. Phanos
Gerald Beechum States Importance of Knowing Your Competitor And Your Customer