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What is the primary goal of Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
What is the primary goal of Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
- Encourage bureaucracy
- Promote unemployment
- Alleviate poverty (correct)
- Increase inequality
Who first mentioned the idea of providing a basic income to all members of society?
Who first mentioned the idea of providing a basic income to all members of society?
- Thomas More (correct)
- Karl Marx
- Adam Smith
- John Locke
What is one argument made by proponents of Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
What is one argument made by proponents of Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
- Greater financial security for individuals (correct)
- Increase in income inequality
- Complicated welfare programs
- Reduction in basic standard of living
What is a common concern raised by critics of Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
What is a common concern raised by critics of Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
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What was the impact observed in Namibia's experiment with basic income payments?
What was the impact observed in Namibia's experiment with basic income payments?
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Which term best describes the regular sum of money given to citizens in a Universal Basic Income system?
Which term best describes the regular sum of money given to citizens in a Universal Basic Income system?
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In what way could Universal Basic Income potentially impact work incentives?
In what way could Universal Basic Income potentially impact work incentives?
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