There is little doubt that much of the turbulence and uncertainty in recent politics stems from the financial insecurity Americans are feeling. There are many explanations for this – the uncertainty in the current job market and the dramatic fluctuations in the American economy. One… Read More »Financial insecurity among the Public
I broadly agree with Frank de Jong regarding UBIs (UBI self-defeating unless funded by rental value capture): to do universal basic income without a land value tax is foolish, and fundamentally unsustainable. However, I disagree with the characterization of “self-defeating”, for reasons of both a… Read More »Even an Imperfect UBI Not Necessarily “Self-Defeating”
A universal basic income (UBI) is an idea whose time has definitely come, especially considering the devastating COVID-19 related business and job disruptions. As well as covering basic costs for the duration of the pandemic, a UBI can and will help businesses retool, restructure and… Read More »UBI self-defeating unless funded by rental value capture – Point A
I was talking with my brother about his experiences as a small business owner during the current COVID crisis. Jay and his wife, Christina, run a gym in Long Island City, a neighborhood in Queens, New York. During the mandated shutdown, the fitness industry has… Read More »UBI/PPP Response Op Ed
At RSF, our belief, one in which we advocate, is that each and every person in the United States has a right to enjoy a basic quality of life; a quality of life that reflects the incredible technological advances and economic wealth this country possesses.… Read More »RSF Position on Creating a Fair and Equitable Normal (Post COVID-19)
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by Fred Foldvary image : wikipedia Universal Basic Income (UBI) is defined as income that is provided to every person who resides in a specified locality, without any conditions other than residency. Income to a minor would be held in a trust and used to… Read More »Universal Basic Income
by Matthew Downhour Although he failed to garner any delegates and has suspended his campaign, Andrew Yang ran perhaps the most remarkable campaign of the primary. Despite having no political experience, and without a massive personal fortune to self-fund with, Yang managed to build a… Read More »What Happened to the Freedom Dividend
