A new study on universal basic income says it doesn't achieve its main purpose and is economically illiterate

A report by the New Economics Foundation says UBI is not affordable, and — most importantly — does relatively little to alleviate poverty.

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A new study on universal basic income says it doesn't achieve its main purpose and is economically illiterate A report by the New Economics Foundation says UBI is not affordable, and — most importantly — does relatively little to alleviate poverty. Read More »

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