Are you in support of UBI? - eviltoast

Hello, I’m not that informed about UBI, but here is my arguement:

Everyone gets some sort of income, but wouldn’t companies just subside the income by raising their prices? Also, do you believe capatilism can co-exist with UBI?

  • ryathal@sh.itjust.works
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    10 days ago

    The test programs can’t really show anything definitive though. For a couple important reasons.

    1. The program will end and participants know that. Not working for 3-5 years is going to create long term problems after the program ends for participants.
    2. It’s a set cost trial, so government doesn’t adjust taxes or other social programs.
    3. It’s limited scope, so landlords employers, shops, etc can’t make any adjustments either as it’s an irrelevant amount of their income.