Should there be a universal basic income?

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Selected thesis

There should be a universal basic income (UBI).

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Job losses due to AI and automation will make a UBI a necessity in the future.

  • Pro claim 2

    A UBI would ensure that everyone is financially secure.

  • Con claim 1

    It is cheaper to have targeted welfare than have a UBI.

  • Con claim 2

    People will not work if they have a UBI.