While some people are able to earn decent wages and benefits these days, many are coming short of what they need to earn in order to live well. Jobs that used to be offered on a permanent basis are starting to become temporary, and with automation looming in the near future, it seems we cannot rely on work as a universal provider any longer. That’s why we need universal basic income. If people have a small income to work with on a monthly basis, then more opportunities become available for people to create more income. The only question is: how will we fund it?
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