Universal basic income

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/universal-basic-income

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the policy framework?A social welfare proposal for regular, unconditional cash transfers to all individuals
2. What is the distinguishing feature?Unconditionality and universality differentiate it from means-tested or conditional welfare programs
3. How does Universal Basic Income help people?UBI can help people pay for food, clothes, and other essentials, and it gives them the freedom to study, start a small business, or take care of family members.
4. Does Universal Basic Income give money to everyone, even if they have a job?Yes, UBI gives money to all citizens, no matter if they have a job or not, and it does not depend on how much money they already have.

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