Sorry Andrew Yang, the math is clear: universal basic income is a terrible idea

Universal basic income would give all Americans a check every month. But UBI would not solve the problems of income inequality or automation.

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Sorry Andrew Yang, the math is clear: universal basic income is a terrible idea Universal basic income would give all Americans a check every month. But UBI would not solve the problems of income inequality or automation. Read More »

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