Universal Basic Income (UBI) Concept

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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?

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'?

Adam Smith

Thomas More (correct)

John Locke

Thomas Hobbes

What is one benefit proponents of UBI argue it could bring?

Streamline welfare programs. Signup and view all the answers

What is one concern critics raise about Universal Basic Income (UBI)?

Sustainability of funding such a program. Signup and view all the answers

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?

Brazil Signup and view all the answers

What do some pilot programs and experiments aim to assess regarding UBI?

The feasibility and impact of UBI. Signup and view all the answers

What role did Mongolia play in the discussion of Universal Basic Income (UBI)?

Participated in discussions but did not implement UBI. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Universal Basic Income (UBI) from traditional welfare programs?

UBI provides a regular sum regardless of employment or income level. Signup and view all the answers

How did Brazil's experiment with payments to poor families differ from traditional welfare programs?

Brazil required families to fulfill social obligations while welfare programs do not have any conditions attached. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the expansion of Iran's subsidy program during Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's presidency?

To address social unrest and maintain public approval Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that led to the Iranian government facing pressure to reduce subsidies in recent years?

Declining oil revenues and international sanctions Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate percentage of Iran's GDP that subsidies reached during Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's presidency?

30% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the historical trend of Iran's subsidy program?

Periods of both expansion and contraction Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Iran's subsidy program according to the text?

To help Iran's population cope with the rising costs of living Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concerns about Iran's subsidy program is mentioned in the text?

Fiscal sustainability and efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What was the main motivation behind Iran's transition to targeted subsidies?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What challenge has Iran faced in implementing the targeted subsidies program?

Difficulty in accurately categorizing individuals into different income brackets Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the targeted subsidies program in Iran?

To ensure that financial assistance only goes to those who truly require it Signup and view all the answers

What is one criticism that some commentators have raised about Iran's subsidy reform process?

The reforms should have been implemented earlier Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason cited in the text for why Iran's previous cash subsidy model was unsustainable?

The high cost of maintaining universal subsidies strained the government's finances Signup and view all the answers

What is the main approach of the targeted subsidies program in Iran?

Identifying beneficiaries based on their income or other indicators of need Signup and view all the answers

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What is the core concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI)?

What are the primary goals of a basic income system?

Which 16th-century English philosopher mentioned the idea of providing UBI in his work 'Utopia'?

What is one benefit proponents of UBI argue it could bring?

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?

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 distinguishes Universal Basic Income (UBI) 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 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?

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?

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 challenge has Iran faced in implementing the targeted subsidies program?

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 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?

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