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What is the core concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
What is the core concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
- Giving regular, unconditional money to all citizens. (correct)
- Offering tax breaks to low-income households.
- Restricting financial aid based on employment status.
- Providing additional payment to employed citizens.
What are the primary goals of a basic income system?
What are the primary goals of a basic income system?
- Promote economic disparity.
- Increase poverty levels.
- Encourage income inequality.
- Ensure a basic standard of living for everyone. (correct)
Which 16th-century English philosopher mentioned the idea of providing UBI in his work 'Utopia'?
Which 16th-century English philosopher mentioned the idea of providing UBI in his work 'Utopia'?
- Adam Smith
- Thomas More (correct)
- John Locke
- Thomas Hobbes
What is one benefit proponents of UBI argue it could bring?
What is one benefit proponents of UBI argue it could bring?
What is one concern critics raise about Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
What is one concern critics raise about Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
In which country did an experiment show that extreme poverty was halved and income inequality decreased by 15% due to payments made to poor families?
In which country did an experiment show that extreme poverty was halved and income inequality decreased by 15% due to payments made to poor families?
What do some pilot programs and experiments aim to assess regarding UBI?
What do some pilot programs and experiments aim to assess regarding UBI?
What role did Mongolia play in the discussion of Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
What role did Mongolia play in the discussion of Universal Basic Income (UBI)?
What distinguishes Universal Basic Income (UBI) from traditional welfare programs?
What distinguishes Universal Basic Income (UBI) from traditional welfare programs?
How did Brazil's experiment with payments to poor families differ from traditional welfare programs?
How did Brazil's experiment with payments to poor families differ from traditional welfare programs?
What was the primary reason for the expansion of Iran's subsidy program during Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's presidency?
What was the primary reason for the expansion of Iran's subsidy program during Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's presidency?
What was the primary factor that led to the Iranian government facing pressure to reduce subsidies in recent years?
What was the primary factor that led to the Iranian government facing pressure to reduce subsidies in recent years?
What was the approximate percentage of Iran's GDP that subsidies reached during Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's presidency?
What was the approximate percentage of Iran's GDP that subsidies reached during Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's presidency?
Which of the following best describes the historical trend of Iran's subsidy program?
Which of the following best describes the historical trend of Iran's subsidy program?
What was the primary goal of Iran's subsidy program according to the text?
What was the primary goal of Iran's subsidy program according to the text?
Which of the following concerns about Iran's subsidy program is mentioned in the text?
Which of the following concerns about Iran's subsidy program is mentioned in the text?
What was the main motivation behind Iran's transition to targeted subsidies?
What was the main motivation behind Iran's transition to targeted subsidies?
What challenge has Iran faced in implementing the targeted subsidies program?
What challenge has Iran faced in implementing the targeted subsidies program?
What is the main goal of the targeted subsidies program in Iran?
What is the main goal of the targeted subsidies program in Iran?
What is one criticism that some commentators have raised about Iran's subsidy reform process?
What is one criticism that some commentators have raised about Iran's subsidy reform process?
What is the main reason cited in the text for why Iran's previous cash subsidy model was unsustainable?
What is the main reason cited in the text for why Iran's previous cash subsidy model was unsustainable?
What is the main approach of the targeted subsidies program in Iran?
What is the main approach of the targeted subsidies program in Iran?
